Knocked a few things off the list

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by Monkey Butler

That ain't no 150 cowl. That is a V6 Speshul cowl.

What's your address again?

Hmmm its off a 225? The placard on the front (or back??) says 2.6 Liter. I looked it up and thought that put it in the 150 hp range. Either way sounds like you like it. (and I'm not telling where I live) I already threw out my original 150 cowl. Find me a decent looking 150 cowl and I'd be more than willing to trade it!

[Monkey Butler]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Hmmm its off a 225? The placard on the front (or back??) says 2.6 Liter. I looked it up and thought that put it in the 150 hp range. Either way sounds like you like it. (and I'm not telling where I live) I already threw out my original 150 cowl. Find me a decent looking 150 cowl and I'd be more than willing to trade it!

It's from an '86 V6 Special. I'm rebuilding mine now. Here is a copy of an ad for the motor when it first came out:



It was only a 2.6L but it made 220HP thru compression and timing and uses high test gas only. My cowl is all faded and it would be neat to get an original in good shape so I'll keep my eyes out for an original 150 cowl. But if that doesn't work out I wonder if you could get me some all around photo shots of yours so that I have something to go by if I just repaint mine. Here is a picture that shows the condition of mine:



Thanks in advance.

Steve P.

[nymack66]

What a beauty, Good job, nice enclosure ..

[RWilson2526]

Monkey Butler, heres pics of the engine cowl . if you want I can email them to you in larger format for more detail. I grabbed my old cowl out of the dumpster at work before it was gone.... how hard is it to get the old decals off? I was in the process of getting ready to redo mine...had the plastic placards off and was getting ready to tackle the decals when I found the other one.. It would be nice to figure something out for you although there are some issues on the top with the crack and all......I was never crazy about the false advertising any way!

[Monkey Butler]

Thanks so much for taking the time Mr. Wilson. This only proves why this is the biggest little site on the Whirled Wild Web. You just cain't get this stuff no where else!

Awsome shots and if you would send me Hi-Res that would be appreciated. You can send them to anything in front of @ monkeybutler.com and I will get them but between you and me and everyone else here use [email protected]

I guess my first question is why would you chuck your old hood? You could get something off of ebay I bet?

Secondly, as far as removing the graphics the only way I think is by sanding the old ones off and doing a repint but replacement decals are over $200! I think Master Skools has expertise in this area and I hope he will chime in. Until then with a few more posts I should be able to get a lock on your locale and then....

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by Monkey Butler

I guess my first question is why would you chuck your old hood? You could get something off of ebay I bet?

yea....I wondered if there was a market for it....I'm starting to know myself....I could picture it in my garage for the next 3 years pissing me off as I moved it from place to place so out it went.....well I did get back so now I have a chance to prove my point.

[bsteckel]

hey .. that boat is looking good !!!!

where did you get those ss thru hulls? were they expensive? they look real nice.

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by bsteckel

hey .. that boat is looking good !!!!

where did you get those ss thru hulls? were they expensive? they look real nice.

got them from marinepartdepot.com that Winnidave posted about a while ago. I think they went up a buck a piece from when I bought them.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11019

[Mulv80]

Wilson, I noticed the NJ registration. Where about are you doing most of your boating? By the way the boat looks great