Restoration of THUNDERBOLT

[Rupert Munro]

Pics posted for THUNDERBOLT:

[Rupert Munro]

THUNDERBOLT - keep us updated with pics and info on how its going. Good luck with the restoration

[Rupert Munro]

Another pic of THUNDERBOLT racing:

[THUNDERBOLT]

Thanks Rupert your a gent!

[Black Tornado]

Here another image of Thunderbolt.

[Black Tornado]

Sorry I have forgotten to post it.

[Ben Mazur]

Thanks for the pic Black Tornado and welcome to Proprider!

[Black Tornado]

Many thanks to you Ben and Hi to alls guys in Proprider!

[THUNDERBOLT]

HI TO EVERYONE
Thunderbolt's hull is now at the International Boatbuilding Training College at Oulton Broad, whilst the cabin rests on my drive for remedial works sanding and painting...
The hull besides undergoing major structural rebuild will be used to train the students in several aspects of the boatbuilders craft, before which it will be used for surveyors training !..god help them she is not a pretty sight now! however the pressure is on them for as some of you may have heard she is to be displayed at the 2007 Revival of the EARLS COURT BOAT SHOW in December..quite a feat for the old girl as it will be 46 almost to the day when she appeared in the pool there in January 1962.
the pressure is also on me to restore and prepare a myriad of items so that externally she will be accurately presented as she was in 1961 when she won the Cowes Torquay......It will also help me seek the commercial sponsorship required for the mechanical refit which is the prime goal for her to become fully operational in 2008....
One of the main objectives is to aquire a suitable trailer..more bloody money!
I hope to visit the college in the company of Ken Raybould who oversaw her birth in 1961 and who found fame driving Thunderfish for Albert Figgins in the Miami Nassau where they finished 3rd in I think 64...in the next few weeks and take some pics of the progress.
PS.anyone got any old working 2 ins Smith instruments ie 5 fuel guages 2 oil pressure 2 oil temp 2 water temp 2 amp meter looking for good home! please let me know!
updates and pics posted as and when.

REGARDS TO ALL

Mike

[Rupert Munro]

Glad to hear it's coming along, keep up the good work. Good Luck!

[Rupert Munro]

Any more pics available yet?

[THUNDERBOLT]

Have plenty of pics no way to post, also going to see her on 1st June to see progress and take more will sort out getting them on site
Mike

[Rupert Munro]

feel free to email them to me and will do if you have any problems

[ciao]

Have plenty of pics no way to post, also going to see her on 1st June to see progress and take more will sort out getting them on site
Mike

Mike just send the pictures to me Royal Mail Special Delivery and I will scan them in and post.

[ciao]

Pictures as requested.

[ciao]

Pictures 2

[ciao]

1)The transom showing the worst area of rot.

2)Cabin lifted for removal.

3)Cabin and sanded deck.

4)Bow after eight hours of sanding, no longer grey and grained.

5)Deck again showing how teak has revived and caulking all intact.

6)Black and white shot to show contrast of sanded and old surface.

7)Internal of cabin after removal of fittings.

8)View forward from rear engine bay, bronze tubes part of Bloctube Controls.

9)Navigators instrument panel before restoration.

10)Helm, wheel now restored, top pod carriers, two rev counters, two oil temp, 2 water temp and warning lights. Grab rails all now recast.

[Rupert Munro]

That decking looks great now, its coming along really nicely.

[THUNDERBOLT]

just wait till sept and the pics of the hull in colour!

Mike

[ciao]

Might even buy you a digital camera!

[THUNDERBOLT]

The SAGA CONTINUES....
Hi folks
latest news on Thunderbolt is more help from major companies with her continuing restoration..WEST EPOXY and INTERNATIONAL PAINTS have both recognised the importance of the winner of the first Modern day European powerboat race and have helped by donating glues ,epoxy and paint to the project and the best news so far is a custom built trailer courtesey of PRECISION TECHNOLOGY OF LINCOLN AT COST ! she will be at her best when starring at the new Earls Court Boat Show in December this year....
Anyone wishing to follow the rebuild can view latest pics at www.classicoffshore.com under restorations.
regards to all Mike

[ciao]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/renovations/thunder-new1.jpg

[ciao]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/renovations/thunder-new2.jpg

[ciao]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/renovations/thunder-new3.jpg

[Rupert Munro]

looking good :)

[ciao]

Should look better at Earls Court!

[ciao]

Last pic of Thunderbolt until she is "unveiled" at the show.

http://www.classicoffshore.com/earl.htm