1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[TruckDrivingFool]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I think its close enough, once the sun lightens it it might even be perfect.

Its gonna look sweet!

 

[Decker83]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

From what I can see in the pic it will be awesome.
I know about the heat. 105 here today. Can't seem to put on all the gear and go grind the firber glass in this heat.
I'll be thinging of you early in the morning on Saturday while I'm grinding.
Your boat is looking really sweet!!!

 

[dOb]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Green seats to green cap = blue seats to blue cap?I think you nailed it! It?s going to look great!

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Ok, It was 106? in Broken Arrow, OK today!!!! I put the Boat in the Garage with some fans, and did some work but not much. I got the ski tow rings mounted and 5200'd back in. I also finished polishing the Aluminum corner pieces on the splashwell and temporailly mounted the Polished Aluminum Splashwell. It still needs a lot of work so I will not permanently mount it till later. I rounded up the cleats and the bow light and horn and set them in place but did not mount them. I also mounted the steering wheel but only temporarily just to see what she would look like. Kinda nice to see things going back together.

Weather man says No Relief in sight for this Heat Wave!!!!!

 

[GA_Boater]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looks good puttin' things on instead of takin' things off. Even is just temporary fitting is uplifting. Is that the horn behind the bow light in the first pic? Cool and very classy. Your blue vinyl and paint will go together nicely too.

 

[Jon Sob]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Hey Wood ...... That's turning into one sweet Flamingo. Vinyl looks good.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Yep, It has a REALLY KOOL old Horn. One of the Things I LOVE about it!!!!! Not very loud but Looks KOOL!!!

 

[Decker83]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Just keeps getting better and better.

 

[GA_Boater]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Yep, It has a REALLY KOOL old Horn. One of the Things I LOVE about it!!!!! Not very loud but Looks KOOL!!!

Looks KOOL and looks LOUD. I like the old stuff. Reason I asked is it sorta looked like a spot light, looked a little closer and saw the bell. Neato.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looking good, I like the color matching steering wheel, its the little things that really tie everything together.

 

[Bighoss]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looking good, I like the color matching steering wheel, its the little things that really tie everything together.

Dead on...everyone can buy a production line rig....it is the little things that make it your boat in more than just title and registration. Wood,, stay out of the heat and thanks again for all the help. The Flamingo is looking good Buddy.

 

[produceguy]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I think the color of the vinal looks pretty good. Can't wait to see it all put together.
You must of worked your ars of on that boat and it shows.

 

[ingalp01]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Hey Wood, I think that color is very close, or looks close enough in the pics... Go for it. Great tip on the foam aquisition, I've priced the foam as well and it is expensive. thanks for everything so far. I hope to pull the engine in mine this weekend...

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looking good, I like the color matching steering wheel, its the little things that really tie everything together.

Yeah, the wheel is off an old Mark Twain boat. I got it off Ebay when I destroyed the Original during removal. It was weather cracked and oxidized to the point of No Return anyway. I had to do some creative adaptation to make it work but it did so I thought I might as well custom paint it to match the boat while I was at it. I really like the look as well.

 

[lakelover]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

It's good to be back home (in some ways, had a great time at the lake) and see all the progress. Starting to look like a different boat. I think the color of your vinyl is real close and should look good.

What kind of flag are you going to stick on that cool looking pole?

By the way, what's the length of your boat?

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

It's good to be back home (in some ways, had a great time at the lake) and see all the progress. Starting to look like a different boat. I think the color of your vinyl is real close and should look good.

What kind of flag are you going to stick on that cool looking pole?

By the way, what's the length of your boat?

Welcome back LL!!!

I found this site last year and saved it to my Knowledge file. $31.50

http://vintageboatsupply.com/Flags/60s-Lone-Star-Flag.html

She's a 15 footer. Rated for 70 hp. 1150 gross weight capacity. Motor is a 40hp 1962 Evinrude Lark IV Selectric Shift

Did I mention I HATE THIS FREAKIN HEAT WAVE!!!!!!!!

 

[lakelover]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Did I mention I HATE THIS FREAKIN HEAT WAVE!!!!!!!!

I feel for ya, it's just as bad as too cold, too much rain, snow etc. etc. that impedes our work.

Thanks for the boat & flag info. that's gonna look sharp. Great color match again too.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Well it's been hotter than He--double hockey Sticks so not much doin's on the boat. Some Light assembly, got the Steering Cable Pulleys mounted and all the deck hardware. Would like all of your opinions on the Seat Vinyl layout. Got a pic of the two different layout. Which one do you think would be best.

Remember this is what the seats will HOPEFULLY look Like...

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I know its hard to determine with out the seats in the boat but the left might be too much blue, so I like the one on the right seems to be enough to give an accent. Also in my mind more white might mean less heat to sit on in the sun.

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I'm a pragmatist, so I'd go with the one on the left with less white. Cooler in the sun and easier to keep clean!