Torino Project (07-05-06 Update)

If it needs it.I would Go with a 600 , then 1500-2000,then buff it. Have fun!

    Awesome!!! The best part is making it look like the brochure!!
                                   Jeff..

I said I wasnt going to post any picutres of the paint job until it was all put back together, but since I am selling it, I wanted to try to get some interest stirred by showing its progression.

The following pictures show the boat in the paint booth and a couple of pictures of the deck before its wet sanded and buffed. Believe it or not, the paint will look even better then it does in these pictures.

Not really sure of the specifics. That comment was based on something Craig had said. Remember early on in this thread (I think) we were discussing Torinos, Seperators and Spoilers and trying to determine the difference and when and why different versions were in brochures. When Craig mentioned his Seperator, I said something about Torinos and he commented that the Seperator was a higher performance boat. As I said, I don't know the details. I also think I recall him saying the Spoiler was an even "hotter" version. Blast an email off to Craig. I'm sure he knows all the details and would be happy to share them with you.

Just curious....Does anyone know what came of that Torino that was for sale in FL. I don't/ didn't want it, I was just wondering if anyone ever followed up and either got it or knows what happened to it.

Talked to Craig Warner at the Boston Boat show, I believe he said he had a Seperator (the torino with the bigger engine and the bat boat windshields and another V-drive, a spoiler maybe) I hope to see them at the NECC rally. Maybe he'll even drop one in at Milton for us.

Nice boat Scott

hey jbear i did tell them,will post pics soon when roll is done.no info from anyone on norris trip yet.

streetsboro, between akron and cleveland .close to kent state university,im in no hurry on this project,i have a 93 ski nautique also,

Dan; Post some pics!

Did you tell your Dad or Scott how ya found me?

john

Here are a few more photos of the project. Boat is painted but I am going to wait until I put it back together before posting anymore pictures.


The deck primed







As you can see, the boat has been completely stripped down. Every last nick and scratch has been repaired. The entire hull and deck have been cleaned then sanded...then sanded some more and primed with Algrip 545. Then hand sanded some more.

What motor do have in that baby
?I know these two brothers that have a spoiler the same color as yours they live in the toledo,ohio area.I noticed that you pipes are above water just like thiers.

Mercrewser wrote: Forgot to ask, how much would you offer based on the advertisement? Did anyone ever call them? I'm calling on Monday. I'm a little nervous about doing this. How fast do these boats go?

Asking price depends on condition and how much work you can do yourself.I would offer 1500-1900.00 if it has all or most parts attached and good engine. Why don't you call first and get as many details as you can. Most boats are very basic and easy to rework.Trailer cond. is also important (1200 mile drive). When I bought mine I called the guy 3-4 times and he sent me about 45 pictures...Hope it works out!...Someone said they can go 50-60mph...I don't know for sure.

Mercrewser wrote: My brother in law is going to Ft Lauderdale on Wednesday and says he doesnt mind dragging something home with him. It's the least he can do, afterall, he owns an X-star. We'll see what happens. I'm gonna call on Monday.

Doooo it...dooo it...Then let me know!

Damn scott....... I want one!!! Cant wait for the finished prod. maybee you could make it to green lake with that bad boy? that would kick ass!

scott8370; You're right. Its a great time of year for a FLA trip. Come on down. The '80 is ready to drop in the Chain Of Lakes and my Harley is ready and waiting to be riden. No putting away the toys down here!....john