1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[Woodonglass]

Thanks BD, I'm really thinking I"m gunna have to take the head off to make sure and if that's the case I'm gunna wait and do that this winter. I'm gunna take her out next Friday for a test run to make sure shes cooling as she should and then I'll run her the a few more times till it's time to put her up for the season and then the head's coming off. If the gasket tears or a bolt shears then I'll have plenty of time to fuss with it. Any tips or tricks to maybe help ensure you don't shear a head bolt or tear the head gasket??

 

[bonz_d]

If taking the head off I myself would not reuse that head gasket even if it were intact. Just too risky for me. Can try some heat around the head, remember you don't want to heat the bolt and then an impact tool. The ones you hit with a hammer will be enough.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Thanks Bonz! My nipple for the cowl just showed up today so maybe I'll be Wood's test dummy instead.

I'm with Bonz, If you're going to wait for winter to do it get a new gasket for the task. Ease into the bolts by hand and if they don't seem like they want to move sometimes going just a bit snugger will free the bolt enough to rock it to loosen it.

And on the tin party barge - Even I didn't need JB to point out the tiller handle so it's obvious you stand back there and look through the back door, out the front door, and over the porch to drive.

 

[Woodonglass]

Good point about the HG. Guess I'll be ordering one in the near future. Thanks guys for all the Great advice. When it comes to all this MEK-A-NEK stuff I'm at a total loss. AND I HATE doing it too!!!:lol:

 

[sphelps]

Well if it were Teamster he would just rig a long tiller extension and stand on the roof ...

 

[Woodonglass]

Well, I called in the PRO's and we "GOT ER DUN!!!!" The house looks BRAND NEW and we got in a little "Lawn Surfin" time too!!! Might even take the BF to the Lake tomorrow and give her a test run. We'll see how it goes. The grandkids are ALL For it!!!

 

[Tnstratofam]

Looks like the family saved the day. The house looks great. Lawn surfin looks like fun as well. You have a great looking family. Glad they could help fix the painters mess. Good luck at the lake if you go tomorrow.

 

[kcassells]

Nice "Splash" on the house. Nuttin like family to pull ya thru. Good luck on the water today. :grouphug:

 

[lakelover]

Way to go. Have a great weekend!

(Can the BF do this? https://www.facebook.com/442473129180758/videos/901896663238400/?pnref=story )

 

[sphelps]

Well out of the bad stuff comes all the GOOD stuff Woody ! Wonderful family ya got there !
But dang it ya went surfin without me again !

 

[Woodonglass]

Yeah, I kinda thought the "Old Surfer Boy" would be a little Jealous!!! You need to come visit and I'll take you for a ride around the back yard!!! The kids say it's a lot of fun!!! I be darned if I'm gunna try. To long in the tooth for that!!!!:lol:

I have to post this on last pic of the best helper a PoPo could have painting his house. She's the latest member of our family and her birthday is next weekend when she'll be 2 years old. My adorable little Maggie Mae...

 

[Mud Puppy]

I have to post this on last pic of the best helper a PoPo could have painting his house. She's the latest member of our family and her birthday is next weekend when she'll be 2 years old. My adorable little Maggie Mae...

Hey Mike! I liked the photo above ^^^^^^^^, but I don't know if it will show up or not. Grand Kids are THE BEST! Looks like you got a real good First Mate in the making.

I was down close to you again while headed to Denton and the wife said "lets run 69 Highway since she had never been that far south. Wish I hadn't since there were towns about a thousand yards after you just got back up to speed. I had forgotten all about that. There was also road construction and an end dump pulled back onto the highway in front of us and now we have three nice chips in our windshield.

Coming back we came through OK City, but it was too late to holler atcha!

Maybe I can make a connection with you sometime. I'd really like to meet one of my idols!

Wish I could help with the V-4 or the painting thing!

 

[sphelps]

She's doing a fine job painting the stone work ! Apples don't fall to far from the tree ya know .. :joyous:
If ya ever bring them grand youngins down our way on a Fl vacation I promise I'll put em on a real surfboard ! That will make some cool scrap book pics for them !

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

I dunno about yard surfing looks more like a "dry" run at tubing to me. lol

Glad you got the house taken care of and you got to love the determination of the young one when they are set to a helpful task.

 

[Woodonglass]

All my projects are pretty much caught up and I been thinking...I KNOW that's dangerous but, this popped up 30 miles away. I may go take a look. I KNOW it's over on the DARK SIDE, but I like the LOOK!!!! Only bad thing is I think the motor is another one of those darn Electric Shifters!!!!!:blue:

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/5229618975.html

 

[bonz_d]

So you tell them that you'll give them $450 and they can keep the engine!

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Or you part the motor out to fund the project. Remember the smaller the piece the more it's worth. lol

 

[Woodonglass]

I've been trying to sell My 40 hp Totally restored Evinrude Electric Shift for over a year. NO BITES!!!!!:grumpy:

 

[sphelps]

Woody that looks like a mid 70s model.
Were they still making electric shift them ?

 

[Woodonglass]

Well, I blew up the pic as best I could to see the shifter and it looks like it's only got on handle. It may be a Single throw Manual shifter but usually the Old Evinrude Manual shifters had two handles. I think you're right about it being of the 70's vintage. I believe it to be a 72' 50 hp and yes they were still making the HydroElectric Shift models in 72'. I tried calling the guy but got voice mail. I'll try again tonight. The Admiral is gunna SHOOT ME!!!