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    69 Formula Thunderbird... Restore or Put to Rest

    Hello,<br />I'm looking for some advice, Please...<br />I have had this 23' boat for several years now and have not been able to put the time into restoring it like I had wanted/planned. The basic boat/hull was in nice shape. There were some soft spots in the deck, which I started to tear...
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    Need advice on engine Decision

    Hello All, <br /><br />I was hoping you guys could guide me in the “best direction” on how to handle the inboard motor on my 24’ 69 Thunderbird. <br />Since this is my 1st boat, I’ve been looking into rebuilding or replacing everything starting with the motor. I currently have a GM inline 6, 250...
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    Need help understanding GM Inline 6

    Hello, Maybe someone can help me understand this better. I'm trying to figure out 1st what i really have as engine/outdrive goes. I have a 1969 24' Formula Thunderbird. <br />Could someone explain to me the difference in inline 6's (i.e. 160,165)and sterndrive hp match ups.<br />The mercruiser...
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    Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

    Hello Everyone,<br />I believe I'm in the right forum!? Please let me know.<br />I'm just getting into boating here w/ a 1969 24' Formula Thunderbird that I'm going to be restoring and have some questions about the engine and stern drive. This motor has not run in SEVERAL years, But was...
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    Need Help with Eng. ID/Info/Parts w/ Pics

    Hello Everyone,<br />I believe I'm in the right forum!? Please let me know.<br />I'm just getting into boating here w/ a 1969 24' Formula Thunderbird that I'm going to be restoring and have some questions about the engine and stern drive. This motor has not run in SEVERAL years, But was...
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    Instructions on Removing rotten flooring???

    I am going to have to remove the floor(only?!?!) :confused: <br />Are there any tips, special tools or blades for cutting the fiberglass?)you guys could share OR a good book W/PICS :D to read up on this , as this is my first boat. <br /> <br />How can you tell if the stringers are...
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    Fuel tank Questions

    We have just pulled out the gas tanks and found ALOT of rust(inside neck / on outside) & pin hole leaks.<br /><br />Can these be restored/ Is it worth it OR should we just get new ones? I would NOT want a clogged fuel line out in the water :eek: <br />Do they make these anymore or are...
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    Please Help ... NEW to Boating ... PICS ADDED

    Hello Everyone,<br />About 2 weeks ago, My fiancee then tells me that she/(we) inherited a 24' 1969 Formula Thunderbird and that she would like to fix it up & use it.(I had no thoughts of EVER having a boat in my life :D ). 4 or 5 years ago the boat was winterized, covered and put on...
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