1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

[PISTOLPATTY]

Hell o, I'm new to this, but I have a 1960 Longstar Malibu that I want to restore to its original condition. I really need help finding a place that I can find parts for this boat. Mainly looking for a windsheild. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you

 

[zopperman]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Welcome aboard
Try ebay. Unlikely though, you'll probably have to make one

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Welcome to iBoats!

Windshields for these old beauties are hard to come by. Luckily mine was in Pristine condition. Your best best is Search All of Craigslist, Ebay or make your own. On Ebay type in vintage boat parts and you'll get a lot of hits for old boat parts. Post some pics I'd love to see her. You can check out my "Blue Flamingo" in "My Flamingo" thread listed below.

 

[oops!]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

hi patty......welcome to iboats.

as mentioned......finding old windsheilds is really hard to do.

what do you have?....do you still have the frame and a really bad windsheild?....or did the boat come without a windsheild?

we have instructions here on the forum for making a windsheild

 

[PISTOLPATTY]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Thanks for your advice,
I have checked Ebay and Craigs list, fould nothing on a windshield.
How can I make one, any advice on blue prints or websites to put me in the right direction would be great.
I'm a welder and a frabricator, so I have the ability, all I need is the a blue print to get there.
Thanks again for all your help.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Thanks for your advice,
I have checked Ebay and Craigs list, fould nothing on a windshield.
How can I make one, any advice on blue prints or websites to put me in the right direction would be great.
I'm a welder and a frabricator, so I have the ability, all I need is the a blue print to get there.
Thanks again for all your help.

Ayuh,.... It'll be alot easier to help ya, if you explain what the original looks like, 'n what you've got to work with...

Pictures are even Better....

Is it plastic or glass,..??

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Here ya go...
Being a fabricator you should be able to follow this with no problem

http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-5/wl43-windshield1.html

 

[PISTOLPATTY]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Thank you so much for the great info and with pictures no less. Wonderful, I'm going to get started tomorrow. I'm also going to take pictures tomorrow and download on here.
Great web site and great people
thank you

 

[PISTOLPATTY]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

I think this is a 1960 Malibu, but now I'm not sure. The only numbers on it, are on back outside top left corner, and they are 83420027. Can anyone confirm this for me or direct me where I can find out the year and model.
It has a 40hp Evinrude and is a 14ft boat.
I have added pictures
Thank you all.

 

[oops!]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

wow........just wow.......a tinny that looks like classic glass......

ez.........jays......????

patty.......we have some really good aluminum boat guys here.......they really love the starcrafts.....but i think they might flip over this.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Tin fins, be still my beating heart. Patty, try fiberglassics Lone Star section.

Here is the 1960 Malibu from their brochures. It sure looks like your boat and shows the windshield and other details.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

Saaawweeeeettt! Great project! You can get a replacement windshield but it will be $$!

http://retroboats.ca/boat_windshields.html

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

OMG!!!
If I was ever going to buy a boat that made me BLEED, this would be the one!!!! Even though it has "REEVITS" I would HAVE TO HAVE IT!!! I can't wait to see her restored. I agree that it's a 60' Malibu.

 

[oops!]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

hi patty

any progress on the windsheild?

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1960 Longstar Malibu windshield

sweet find. a 40 hp evinrude will make that thing fly. can't wait to see what you do with her cheers!