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86supraproject
05-04-2009, 09:23 AM
Here it is, 1987 sunsport skier,previous owner told me it was an 86 but its not according to the title. I got it at the beggining of winter and it had a 350 in it with 2 broken rods. I also got a 454 with it that the block was cracked. I parted out the 454 to save money for my 355 build thats in it now. I am currently pulling the transsmision out to change the flywheel that came off of the externally balanced 454 (vibrating like crazy). I have also started to install 06 model supra gauges. After looking at probably 25 different towers I finally decided on the go with the Aerial Airborne. I have also done a wet sand,buff and wax job on it. I have done a bunch too it along the way and have alot more to go. Looks like floors and stringers this winter.Here is a before and after pic so far.

Salty87
05-04-2009, 09:55 AM
i love the dark hull, don't think i've ever seen one like that before. tower and interior look great too. i did the stringers and hull in my saltare last year if you have any questions.

this place is getting crowded with old supras...it's great!

86supraproject
05-04-2009, 10:00 AM
Thanks, I dont think I had ever seen a boat as modern as the supras were back then. The guy that I got it from said that it used to be owned by someone that worked for supra.I will definatley be needing some info when I start on my stringers. How much $$$ do you have in the floor and stringer repair?

Salty87
05-04-2009, 10:31 AM
mine was a total rebuild. stringers and floor were prob $1500 and maybe closer to $2k when you include things like the tools you need or will need to replace by the time you're done.

86supraproject
05-04-2009, 11:07 AM
Wow, I dont have that much in my engine rebuild ? I dont have a clue when it comes to fiberglass or carpentry.

Salty87
05-04-2009, 11:28 AM
wait til you see/smell the foam under your floor. mmm

i'll say this much, it is so worth it once the job is done.

86supraproject
05-04-2009, 11:42 AM
Cant wait, I wii be sure to have some crackers.;)

87SunSportMikeyD
05-04-2009, 03:37 PM
Wow she is a beauty! Hope you don't mine you're my desktop pic for today! Hope you are ready to surf!!!!! Post some more pics we love 'em! :)

86supraproject
05-04-2009, 04:08 PM
Thanks, kinda got it torn apart right now trying to get it back together for the weekend. This transmission is a bugar, I should have just pulled the engine out to do the flywheel swap.

87SunSportMikeyD
05-05-2009, 12:56 PM
Yikes really? Maybe I'll just keep replacing belts lol If you have a couple pics of the process that would be great as I think it's a common problem.