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Great!
This 454 might be a good start...I'll throw in the boat and trailer!

Thanks Carl. Honestly I'm waiting to do any sanding until I'm sure I can get stain and a coat of epoxy on fairly soon. The wood seems to change color pretty quickly as it sits. The hole saw is 8" long, so once it penetrates a few inches it guides itself. Unlike a short one. Had to sharpen it with a ...

Great to see the engine going in Jim!
Take time to enjoy it, even with the extra work.

Side and transom planking complete. Can't wait to start sanding.

Drilling holes in the boat...progress!
I am using a 1-3/4" OD stainless tube to make a hole saw. Another piece will be epoxied in place as a shaft log.

Hi Art. Just found your post. I am in Louisville also, we should get together.
Jim 681-3415
Barrel Back 20'

Awsome! Can't wait to see that build. Give me a call or text any time, and come over. 681-3415

Great looking Gentry build Carl! Thanks for allowing us to visit and view your boatworks and other woodworking builds.

I understand Jim. I rode new and old bikes. Now i have other builds going on, along with the BB.
Can't wait to see it in the water!

Hi Jim. Hope things are going well for you.
I think I speak for all when I say that we are anxiously waiting for a update on your BB! Any good news?

Supra 1:1 tranny and all worked out fine so that is the plan now. Thanks for the advice everyone!

I used the MC 1-1/8" shaft, strut, and Federal 14x18 LH cup prop for the layout.
I may pull the Supra 1" shaft, strut, and DJohnson 14x13 LH cup prop tomorrow to check the shaft length, and strut dimensions. Then decide which to use.
Props can be sold or possibly cut down to 12"?
Suggestions?

Bolted the 1:1 Velvet Drive onto the Ford, hardest part was getting it out of the doner boat because of the weight. Reworked the engine/tranny mockup and no changes in the drive train need to be made. Engine sits as drawn in the plans and at the proper angle, 14 to 15 degrees to the setup level. Pla...

Looks like that 1to1 tranny is coming out of the Supra! It has a nice prop shaft, strut and flange on it also. Shaft may not be the correct length of course. Glad I purchased the Supra now!
Let me get it out and I will get back to you guys...thanks again.

Do you guys know if the bell housing and shaft coupling on the Ford 351 work with the Velvet Drive from the Chevy 454 engine? (I'm not sure of the terminology). Or will I need other parts?