flathead powered crackerbox racer

[jambottle]

just had to show you guys my latest find.I`m stroked.construction began in the late 40`s by Lusby`s at there marina in Annapolis finished for it`s first race in 1954.It held the speed record on Chesapeake Bay from 1971 to 1975 at over 102 miles per hour.powered by full house mercury flathead.

 

[hotcoupe]

those heads are worth some MONEY!

 

[jambottle]

It`s got a b103 halibrand v-drive with reverse built in Culver city.I got the shaft,race prop,rudder and all stuffing boxes and seals.everything but the engine.(i`ve got lots of those)I`m still smiling like a Chesire Cat!

 

[oldford2]

Chris,
Well, that will get you across Pictou harbor in no time.
Just had dinner with some folks from Pictou. John

 

[russcc]

Did Clay Smith build the motor ? If so, worth many bucks. Saw a Clay Smith built flathead in an ad for sale a few years ago, missed it.

 

[40 Deluxe]

Post #3: "everything BUT the engine".

 

[SUHRsc]

Nice find!

 

[flatheadA]

I've got a set of water jacket exhaust manifolds if you need them.

 

[Bill]

Chris..I don't know how you find this stuff!!You should haul it over to Biffs on Friday nite and get the reaction from the Downshifters. Man I miss Friday nite at that spot. Stuck in NS Bill..

 

[qmdv]

In the early 60's I had a neighbor that had a flathead powered cracker box. Strait drive from crankshaft to the prop. No in/out. Engine in front of driver.

He finally slod it for about 400 bucks.


Tim