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New to me Cobalt, 1995 252 with 502 Mag and Bravo 1

Discussion in 'Pictures & Videos' started by thunder550, Sep 15, 2017.

  1. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    All the improvements look really nice. I'm so jealous. The weather here in Southern Louisiana has been unusually cold and I have been just kind of in a holding pattern. I want mine finished and in the water.
     
  2. thunder550

    thunder550 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 14, 2017
    Scottsdale, AZ
    1995 Cobalt 252
    502 Mag EFI
    2017 GLE43
    Thanks guys, I'm really happy with how it's coming along.

    Muggsy, how cold are the winters normally? When does it get warm enough to get back out there?
     
  3. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    Daytime temps typically average in the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s. This has been an unusually cold year. It happens sometimes. In California I was used to long stretches of weather that was pretty stable and consistent. Here it can be cold all week, like the forecast, but then they are calling for 70s next weekend. Weird....

    I'm at a point in the boat that I need to get the new carpet in as nothing can move forward without it. This week I am going to work in my garage (heated and cooled) on refinishing the mountain of teak that goes back in the boat then next weekend I will get busy with the wire wheel removing all of the old carpet adhesive. Starting the week of 22nd we are expecting a week of weather in the high 60s which will be warm enough to work with the new carpet adhesive. I have to do both inside hull sides and the floor. Once the carpet is in I can begin putting stuff back in.

    My birthday is April 14th and my goal is to be on the water that weekend.

    Shawn
     
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  4. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Hope the weather cooperates for you. Right now it's snowing and the temp is going to single digits again tonight. And we are only a few hundred miles north of you.
     
  5. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    I hate snow. We are supposed to be in the teens overnight for the next few days and then 70s Sat & Sun.

    On another note.... I'm thinking about towing the boat to Lake Guntersville, AL in June for the Hydrofest. https://marshallcountycvb.com/on-the-lake/hydrofest
    I grew up with Unlimited Hydroplane Racing in Seattle. Its been a few years since I've seen a race. It's about a 6 hour tow for me. Interested?

    Shawn
     
  6. Walt P

    Walt P Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Prarie Creek Marina
    2001 Cobalt 262
    Volvo 8.1L Gi 375 HP
    Possibly. We'll have to see what the work schedule looks like then.
     
  7. Muggsy

    Muggsy Administrator Founding Member

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    Jul 30, 2017
    Covington, LA
    1985 Cobalt CM23
    Center-mounted 383 Stroker w/Alpha jackshaft drive
    2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel
    I'll post more info on the forum as we get a bit closer.
     
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  8. 3pointstar

    3pointstar Active Member Founding Member

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    Jul 25, 2017
    Granger, Indiana
    2000 -- 226
    7.4 MPI- 310hp
    GMC 2500 Durmax
    WOW - this looks great- you are doing a phenomenal job on this pup ! Quick question - what are the 2 plexiglass containers with the rust water for?
    thanks

    3pointstar
     
  9. thunder550

    thunder550 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 14, 2017
    Scottsdale, AZ
    1995 Cobalt 252
    502 Mag EFI
    2017 GLE43
    Thanks!! It's been really fun to get her fixed up. Starting to explore vinyl shops too, hoping to be able to redo some of the upholstery before summer season hits. Are you referring to this pic? These are "waterproof" LED tail lights I bought from Amazon. Riiiiiiight.....:eek:

    IMG_20180106_133958.jpg
     
  10. Smokymance

    Smokymance New Member

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    Nov 11, 2018
    MI
    2003 Cobalt 263
    8.1L GXi
    Supercharged Yukon
    What primer/paint did you use for the drive...great job!
     
  11. David Bleil

    David Bleil New Member

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    Jun 17, 2019
    PGH pa
    1995 252
    502
    F250 Super Duty
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    Hi Thunder 550
    I believe I just purchased your twin
    I love the sea deck on the back
    Can you tell me where you got it and how much it was?
     

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