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AirSpeed · 08-07-2019, 12:21 PM

Picked this up last night

Astro-Balls · 08-07-2019, 01:33 PM

Very Cool, Nice Match..

Barnfind46 · 08-07-2019, 02:59 PM

Hope your teardrop doesn't get jealous!

weq92f · 08-07-2019, 03:10 PM

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Flip fa ya...

AirSpeed · 08-07-2019, 04:09 PM

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Flip fa ya...

Thanks!

67C10Step · 08-07-2019, 03:11 PM

Nice old boat for certain! This thread needs a full on side photo though.

AirSpeed · 08-07-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Nice old boat for certain! This thread needs a full on side photo though.

I’ll get one in a bit, getting ready to take it to the lake!

AirSpeed · 08-07-2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Nice old boat for certain! This thread needs a full on side photo though.

Have this one for now

Killer Bee · 08-07-2019, 03:34 PM

very nice!

67C10Step · 08-07-2019, 03:50 PM

Super! My dad had a 1971 GMC short wide 4x4 in the same color when I was a teenager. I cry a little inside every time I think of it and how I wish it were still in the family.

AirSpeed · 08-07-2019, 03:51 PM

I bought the boat from the manufacturers son, was built in the 60’s by a company called Plastics Unlimited in Redding California, has a 364 Buick Nailhead and a Berkeley Pump. It’s never seen rain, always stored inside and it shows! The hull is in excellent condition. Still has original seats. The paint is getting a little thin but still has a nice gloss, once I repaint the top half it will look brand new. Haven’t had a chance to get it in the lake (will do so in an hour!) but it fires right up and sounds awesome! Supposed to do 60 mph which is fast enough for me! The owner said it would pull eight skiers at once, I can’t ski anymore since I wrecked my spine but I’ll sure have fun dragging my kids and grandkids around the lake!

weq92f · 08-07-2019, 03:57 PM

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60! Fast enough you think!

Yea...pretty fast lol.

Nice boat for sure...

-klb

demian5 · 08-07-2019, 06:42 PM

I have the same problem...

vitamin_c95 · 08-07-2019, 08:36 PM

Best colors ever

AirSpeed · 09-02-2019, 10:14 PM

Got to go play this weekend, took my youngest granddaughter for a ride even, she didn’t like it! Don’t know why some pics won’t upload right side up, flipped it both ways and it stayed sideways!

El Dorado Jim · 09-04-2019, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Got to go play this weekend, took my youngest granddaughter for a ride even, she didn’t like it! Don’t know why some pics won’t upload right side up, flipped it both ways and it stayed sideways!

nice boat, Im guessing thats lake Britton? , its the only lake big enough thats close to you , I used to go to Hat Creek all the time since I was a kid, my parents used to own property there and eventually retired and moved up there, they are both gone now , so hardly ever get up there , their place was on Doty Rd , the 2 story log house, not sure if you are familiar with that area, me and my boys used to deer hunt up there alot, I hunted up there since I was a kid, you live in a great place!

AirSpeed · 09-04-2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

nice boat, Im guessing thats lake Britton? , its the only lake big enough thats close to you , I used to go to Hat Creek all the time since I was a kid, my parents used to own property there and eventually retired and moved up there, they are both gone now , so hardly ever get up there , their place was on Doty Rd , the 2 story log house, not sure if you are familiar with that area, me and my boys used to deer hunt up there alot, I hunted up there since I was a kid, you live in a great place!

It’s Fall River Lake, it’s about 3/4 of a mile from my house. Not a massive lake but plenty of room a few speed boats!

Wrenchbender Ret · 09-02-2019, 10:52 PM

Is that an outer drive or a jet boat?

George

**leddzepp** · 09-03-2019, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Is that an outer drive or a jet boat?

George

Looks like a Berkeley jet.

AirSpeed · 09-03-2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Looks like a Berkeley jet.

It is a Berkeley jet. I was surprised how fast it planes, takes about 2 seconds if that. Lots of fun but I really had to get used to a jet, way different than a prop driven boat!
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rsavage · 09-03-2019, 05:12 AM

Nice find! Congratulations. I love old boats. I've restored a couple of woodies over the years, and up until a few years ago when my wife's MS would no longer allow us to boat, we always had boats. I miss the boating life. That ski boat looks in superb shape. How did it run and perform?

AirSpeed · 09-03-2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Nice find! Congratulations. I love old boats. I've restored a couple of woodies over the years, and up until a few years ago when my wife's MS would no longer allow us to boat, we always had boats. I miss the boating life. That ski boat looks in superb shape. How did it run and perform?

It runs really nice! I was told it would do 60 but it seems to like 50mph which is fast enough. Taken it out 6 times now and have had no problems, except when I forgot to put the plug in it, got about 6” of water in it and ruined my phone.
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mikelom · 09-04-2019, 03:00 AM

That's a nice looking boat. Congrats!

**clay68c10** · 09-04-2019, 06:51 AM

Good looking combination! I like that it has a Nailhead. I bet a lot of folks don’t recognize that.

AirSpeed · 09-04-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Good looking combination! I like that it has a Nailhead. I bet a lot of folks don’t recognize that.

I was confused first time I saw it, valve covers sticking straight up took a second to understand! It’s got a lot of torque.

08-07-2019, 12:21 PM	#1
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	My truck’s new girlfriend Picked this up last night Attached Images __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

08-07-2019, 01:33 PM	#2
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08-07-2019, 02:59 PM	#3
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08-07-2019, 03:10 PM	#4
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,235	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend . Flip fa ya... Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-07-2019, 03:11 PM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend Nice old boat for certain! This thread needs a full on side photo though.

08-07-2019, 03:34 PM	#9
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,817	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend very nice! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

08-07-2019, 03:50 PM	#10
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend Super! My dad had a 1971 GMC short wide 4x4 in the same color when I was a teenager. I cry a little inside every time I think of it and how I wish it were still in the family.

08-07-2019, 03:51 PM	#11
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend I bought the boat from the manufacturers son, was built in the 60’s by a company called Plastics Unlimited in Redding California, has a 364 Buick Nailhead and a Berkeley Pump. It’s never seen rain, always stored inside and it shows! The hull is in excellent condition. Still has original seats. The paint is getting a little thin but still has a nice gloss, once I repaint the top half it will look brand new. Haven’t had a chance to get it in the lake (will do so in an hour!) but it fires right up and sounds awesome! Supposed to do 60 mph which is fast enough for me! The owner said it would pull eight skiers at once, I can’t ski anymore since I wrecked my spine but I’ll sure have fun dragging my kids and grandkids around the lake! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

08-07-2019, 03:57 PM	#12
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,235	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend . 60! Fast enough you think! Yea...pretty fast lol. Nice boat for sure... -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-07-2019, 06:42 PM	#13
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend I have the same problem... Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

08-07-2019, 08:36 PM	#14
vitamin_c95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 108	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend Best colors ever __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn 350/350 "Conquistador"

09-02-2019, 10:14 PM	#15
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend Got to go play this weekend, took my youngest granddaughter for a ride even, she didn’t like it! Don’t know why some pics won’t upload right side up, flipped it both ways and it stayed sideways! Attached Images __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

09-02-2019, 10:52 PM	#18
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend Is that an outer drive or a jet boat? George

09-03-2019, 05:12 AM	#21
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend Nice find! Congratulations. I love old boats. I've restored a couple of woodies over the years, and up until a few years ago when my wife's MS would no longer allow us to boat, we always had boats. I miss the boating life. That ski boat looks in superb shape. How did it run and perform? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

09-04-2019, 03:00 AM	#23
mikelom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 104	Re: My truck’s new girlfriend That's a nice looking boat. Congrats!



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