Torino Project (07-05-06 Update)

Here are some pictures of my Torino project so far. I have also included some brochures - one of which looks exactly like my boat in question minus the glove box and the air scoop directly over the carb. on the engine hatch which I am pretty sure doesnt belong there. I will be eliminating that.




Unfortunately this brochure is not dated.


No date on this side either


Notice all the space in my massive shop?? Oh, I mean my wife's garage!


Here I removed the bilge blower and going to relocate it under one of the air scoops.


Notice the two big holes in the hatch...This is where a large air scoop was over the carb. I am pretty sure this was some kind of after market deal...The holes will be going.


Almost ready to remove gauges, steering and windshield.


Here is a brochure showing a seperator. Notice it has the same hull but my boat doesnt have the same hardware and windshield

Off the subject a bit, but Its a very rare and unique boat! A old friend of my Fathers bought one and it looks exactly like the one in the pic. Its yellow and everything. I never knew until he got it that they even made such a model! VERY RARE! He was/is or already has sold it. Not sure (that was this past summer). Can ask him if anyone is interested and for my own curiosity.

C'mon man. I'm trying to talk myself OUT of driving to Florida. You're not helping.
I would love to here the sound that makes when you fire it up! Great boat! C'mon, post an engine pic! You're not going to be able to take that anywhere without people asking you all about it.

Mercrewser wrote: C'mon man. I'm trying to talk myself OUT of driving to Florida. You're not helping. I would love to here the sound that makes when you fire it up! Great boat! C'mon, post an engine pic! You're not going to be able to take that anywhere without people asking you all about it.

Great time of year to go to Florida Take a few days and come home with a boat...what a vacation that would be.

Scott,

Not that the seller necessarily had the brochure for the year boat he had, but did you happen to notice the only brochure that matches the cuts you have (the purple sun thing with the yellow rays around it) is the 1968 brochure. Just thought I'd throw that into the mix to further complicate matters.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Dan; Post some pics!

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

john

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

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

Nice boat Scott