Now and Then

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Doc
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Re: Now and Then

Postby Doc » 26 Jun 2015, 17:00

Hi Chris,
Bottom flag looks to be "St. George" motor boat club.
Doc.

Bob Vic
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Location: Newlands Arm

Re: Now and Then

Postby Bob Vic » 29 Jun 2015, 09:57

Turbo Fire came from a tin shed in Dubbo - baked in an "oven" for years and dry as a chip. Rotten too. She was called Spirit II when purchased but I later found out that the boat was originally built for Phil Reeson and was called Turbo Fire.
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Bob Vic
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Re: Now and Then

Postby Bob Vic » 29 Jun 2015, 10:04

Here's Rebound - before shot is in Mt Gambier circa 1969 when owned by Edgar McDonald. After shot is in Melbourne following repaint & signwriting, fresh engine chrome etc etc...
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Aussie
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Re: Now and Then

Postby Aussie » 30 Jun 2015, 06:45

I noticed that the windshield brackets didn't go back on.. are they available for sale?
If not anyone else have a good looking set of brackets for my build or can anyone recommend somewhere to purchase some?

Jamie

Reklaw
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Re: Now and Then

Postby Reklaw » 30 Jun 2015, 07:45

Great pic of Rebound there Bob. She looks splendid.
BobW

Bob Vic
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Re: Now and Then

Postby Bob Vic » 30 Jun 2015, 09:29

Thanks Bob - when you compare the before and after it shows how far we've come with better paint and finishes. Maybe in the 60's and 70's boats were made for go rather than show.


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