1966 22-2 Diver Rebuild

[Callyb]

Yes that is a good idea Fitz!    Though I have to also agree with Bob. I do love the look of the blue graphics from those last 13ish years.

So, a quick google search and if ound these two styles that I really think I could work with to build a custom decal set.





To base the theme off of something like that would be absolutely unique. I suppose once we bounce some ideas around I can get in touch with Southern X and see what can be worked out.

The noodle is working now!!!! :afro:

EDIT:

Then again I just found this pic. Sorry, but it's too big and I don't have time to resize right now. http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Whalervintage-motor-look.jpg

I think that is a very cool look too.

[gran398]

That is hot Carl...Farl, is this the one you were thinking about?

[GoneFission]

These guys are the bomb for classic Merc decals:

http://stores.ebay.com/Phantom-Decal-FX ... 7675.l2563

[Callyb]

Thanks for the link, that is gold for ideas!

My wheels are really turning now... I'll have to check my photoshop skills and see what I can come up with. This idea may just be crazy enough to work.  8)

[gran398]

Carl, the original decals on my Merc twins were an ugly, jack 'o lantern orange. All peeled off and nasty. To heck with the "correct" year color...I was looking for "pretty". So went with the blue decals to go with what I had in mind for the boat.

They say EFI. "It ain't a lie if you believe it"

You're in the fun part of the build....Enjoy    

[fishinonthebrain]

Carl,

When I recently bought my 2002 Merc they had just painted everything and had the red decals on it. I asked them to install the blue decals. I am a sucker for blue.

By the way your Merc looks great.  

[Callyb]

Well, my photoshop skills are rusty...

But here is what I'm thinking, just maybe not yellow. Obviously I'll have to change it from a 100hp decal also.





I'm still rolling ideas around in my head, so throw any suggestions out there.

Hell, you can even let me know if you think it looks stupid...

[gran398]

Carl, after I ordered the ones for the Mercs...I found out there is a guy here in town that makes anything you want, anyway you want.

So if you want to do something custom, I'll be happy to put you in touch with him. Don't have a clue as to pricing, but may be worth a call to find out.

[Callyb]

Thanks Scott, I'll keep that in mind. I would like to keep my money local (as I assume a lot of us do), but if I can't find anyone around here I am open to going wherever I would need to go to get a quality product. Plus I still may tweak it a little before I make a move.

[fitz73222]

The graphics on the on the Whaler Merc are 1971. My favorite Merc colors were 1968 to 1971. The combination of red and silver. To me the hottest graphics were the "Merc" '69 super BP 125 or the later early '70's 1500 XS. Those were some bad ass graphics on bad ass engines.

[fitz73222]

Or if you really want get nutty, check out the mid '70s Twister decals. That was the full race inline 6, 99 cu in 240 hp @ 9000 rpm! The baddest in line ever built!

[Blue Agave]

Google images for "65 anniversary mercury 200 efi". The graphics are retro, made to look like the old three piece cowlings.  

[fitz73222]

Google images for "65 anniversary mercury 200 efi". The graphics are retro, made to look like the old three piece cowlings.  

Yep,
That's the one! I saw one at Bass Pro shops some years ago. Very Hot!

[Blue Agave]

Google images for "65 anniversary mercury 200 efi". The graphics are retro, made to look like the old three piece cowlings.  

Yep,
That's the one! I saw one at Bass Pro shops some years ago. Very Hot!

Wish I had seen it prior to putting the new decals on mine. That retro look is super cool!

[fitz73222]

http://cdn-0.psndealer.com/e2/dealersit ... 200efi.jpg