xf34

**fbref5269** · 05-06-2009

hi all,

it stopped raining enough to take a few pictures of xf34. i bought it last may at mays landing, nj at an aomci meet. there are a few minor things i have to do but it goes back there on may 16th to show. i have a before picture the dave augustine took last year and a few restoration pictures that i took today.

paul do you have the history on this 44 looper? she's a beast!

this will go on the ted lewis's marchetti being restored.

hope you all enjoy the pictures. i put one picture in to show how polished the tank is, you can my reflection on the tank.

frank novotny
collector of olf things that were new when i raced

**F-12** · 05-06-2009

Frank.........You have combined 2 of the best things in life..........The sound of a 44 flathead, and the beauty of a Rolex watch. Probably the best looking F I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing it with us...........

**fbref5269** · 05-06-2009

forgot the before shot.

frank

**Jeff Lytle** · 05-06-2009

You can see you're wearing a Marchetti t shirt in the reflection of the tank!

**Gene East** · 05-06-2009

Prrrreeeettttttttyyyyyyyyy!

**fbref5269** · 05-06-2009

jeff,

you're right i was wearing my marchetti t-shirt, you've been watching too many csi or ncis shows. i can't wait now to get the boat ready. the next looper to get a makeover is fc51.

thanks charlie and gene for your kind words.i've said it before it's you guys that give me the encouragement to work on these engines.

frank

**Original Looper 1** · 05-07-2009

Frank,

Another fantastic restoration job! My father would be very proud of how you are helping to carry on the legacy of the Quincy Looper race engines.

As to XF-34, it was originally owned, according to the Quincy Welding production record books, by St. Louis, Missouri's Walter Courtois. The engine was built in 1967. Walter was the man to beat at that time in C-D-F runabout. If he was running at his best, it was very unusual for him to be beat. Walter was also an expert in meticulously building outboard racing engines. He was the 'go to' guy in the St. Louis area for many years.

I will look thru the dyno cards to see if there's one on this particular Looper. If so, I will post it later.

Frank, if that engine runs as good as it looks, you'd better hang on tight!

Paul A. Christner

**Jeff Lytle** · 05-07-2009

I heard that!

**geodavid** · 05-08-2009

Frank, I agree with P.C. You are keeping the sound alive! Your work is documenting boat racing history. Motors no longer snap back and run backwards like the Loopers when they are being cranked. Thank you for maintaining history and posting these great pictures.