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1955 Miss Thriftway

Information on the Vashon Unlimiteds, LLC 1955 MISS THRIFTWAY
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1977 Atlas Van Lines

Construction updates as the famous "Blue Blaster" is restored to her original racing condition. Updates by Don Mock and Phil Lampman - Photos by Phil LampmanSee More
May 14
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Gary Laws commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Saw the primed hull this past Saturday, looks great........as always!!! Great job team, there is nobody more passionate and dedicated than the volunteers who make these dreams reality."
May 13
Randall E. Roe commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Looking good, Don. Rolling the epoxy primer is the way to go, it's really good at filling in the pinholes.  "
Jan 20
Don Mock commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Blaster Update - January 19, 2013 Randall, we did have a fiberglassing party and have been sanding ever since. The first shot is the boat prepped for glass. The next two are laying out and wetting the two layers of cloth at once. The last is a shot…"
Jan 19
Randall E. Roe commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Hey Don, whats the latest ? Have you had your Deck glassing glue party yet ?  "
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Don Mock commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Blue Blaster Update - Nov 21, 2012 A few photos from yesterday and today...........We had a bit of a milestone week. Got the wings and cowl mounted and were able for the first time to step back and see a nearly finished Atlas. Well, at least…"
Nov 21, 2012
Marc Connelly commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Amen on Randy, Phil. He is very skilled and flexible. You forgot the all important ‘flexible’ word in there, so I felt the need to add it. He can squat down for extended periods of time without the slightest regard as to how he is going…"
Nov 21, 2012
Phil Lampman commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Randy, just watching you work on the Blue Blaster from the beginning has been a great learning opportunity for me. I suspect many reading your modest comments will never realize how truly skilled you are. I appreciate your help and humor as we…"
Nov 21, 2012
Randy Mueller commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"For me, working on the historic Blue Blaster since the project began has been an incredible learning experience.  After spending a few years on the Hurricane restoration I was 'hooked', but when the opportunity arose to work with…"
Nov 21, 2012
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1977 Atlas Van Lines

Construction updates as the famous "Blue Blaster" is restored to her original racing condition. Updates by Don Mock and Phil Lampman - Photos by Phil LampmanSee More
Nov 21, 2012
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1977 Atlas Van Lines

Construction updates as the famous "Blue Blaster" is restored to her original racing condition. Updates by Don Mock and Phil Lampman - Photos by Phil LampmanSee More
Oct 23, 2012
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Don Mock commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Blue Blaster Atlas Update Oct 21, 2012         Part 1   (site will only allow 4000 words, so this report is broken into three parts with three sections of photos - Don Mock) The month of October has been very productive…"
Oct 21, 2012
Don Mock commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Blue Blaster Atlas Update         Part 2   A few months ago, we got a jump on the wing assembly by restoring the two vertical fairings and the A-frames. They were fairly easy to finish and now are ready to be painted. But…"
Oct 21, 2012
Don Mock commented on Steve Compton's group 1977 Atlas Van Lines
"Blue Blaster Atlas Update         Part 3 Only a week ago I was stumped on what we were going to do with the huge amount of stuff on, under and around the work bench and under the boat. A restoration like this generates tons of…"
Oct 21, 2012

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Blue Blaster update posted on the Group Page

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Don Mocks report from December 9th

"Blue Blaster" Updates

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A new group has been started for uploading the restoration updates on the 1977 Blue Blaster. Join the Group and keep up on the progress of Don Mock and his crew.

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On October 19th the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum launched an exciting new web site. We are approaching 250 members on the new site. You can read about, and participate, in Museum events, post and/or enjoy many hydroplane racing photos and videos, create a blog, startd a discussion on the Forum or join the group for your favorite hydro. But please understand that by registering on the site, you have only become a member/participant of the web site, it does NOT include membership in the…

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Blaster Update by Phil Lampman - Nov 17th

Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:21am 0 Comments



Today turned out to be nothing short of amazing. Every day I spend working with the team on the 'Blaster is special, but some days are better than others. Like today.

I knew we were going to attempt to reattach the right side sponson to the new airtrap. Don and our team spent a great many hours making sure everything was ready. I believe the sponsons are the only major sub-assemblies we removed intact (more or less) from the original hull, yet every part to which the…

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At 3:38pm on November 5, 2010, Steven Mallard said…
Hey Woody,
everything is going good, started my own business. great pics of the Blue Blaster!! I gotta come out there soon!

Duckman
At 9:33pm on October 27, 2010, jim collier said…
Hi Steve,

I owe you a Thriftway Press Book. I misplaced it but when I find it I'll send it.

Jim
 
 
 

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