1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Need to install the splash well, Motor mount, Run the Steering cables and then Mount her back on the Trailer to install the motor. I'm re-thinkin the seats and may install two of my captains chairs in the front and just make One Bench seat for the back. Might be easier to access the back for tanks etc... Still not final.

Launch Day, Hopefully August, 20th.

 

[Huron Angler]

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

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

WnG the Blue Flamingo is looking picture perfect and is one classy rig, way to go!

I'll bet your grandson thinks it's pretty cool to pretend to be the captain

 

[Woodonglass]

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

Thanks HA!! Glad my son was doin all that crawlin around under that dash. As you can see, I ain't no spring chicken no more. Besides, it's a lot more fun Playin with the "Captain"!!!!

 

[archbuilder]

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

Nice work Wood, hopefully you can join us at Eufaula! The boat is looking great!

 

[parrisw]

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

Boat is looking really nice Wood. Your coming along quickly now.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

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

Was trying to figure out why ya needed to strap it to the trailer to get the motor on, then I paid attention to the fact that its still on your cart.

Looking good all blinged out, like the last photo that's one for the family album.

 

[SouthTexan]

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

That sure is a beautiful, classy boat! Love the color scheme, great work.

 

[produceguy]

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

Sharp looking rigg.
Nice family pics also.

 

[tgp***]

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

Wow! That's one nice job your doing there Woody.

 

[dOb]

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

Man that looks nice. What a great looking boat! You'll be on the water in no time.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

I was re-reading some of the posts and want to clear something up. My WIFE can NOT SEW. I'm the upholsterer for "Blue Flamingo", and my Wife is the Color Consultant/Decorator. She will be in charge of Riding around and watching Lake Sunsets!!!! Thanks for ALL the kind comments. I'm liking what I'm seeing too!!! Can't wait to get back on her this weekend and get the Splashwell in and hopefull get her on the trailer. Heat Wave is in full force. 110? today and 112? tomorrow. Maybe only 100? on Saturday. Woo Hoo a COLD FRONT!!!

 

[ezmobee]

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

do you have a windshield for it?

 

[Woodonglass]

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

do you have a windshield for it?

Yup, In pretty good condition.

I've already purchased the Scratch and Buffing compounds and will be working on her this weekend. We'll see how I make out. Hope I do as well as JAG did on his.

 

[tonk62]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Hey wood I tried to send you a PM but your folder is full. Wanted you to check this out.
1957 lone star/dual 35's/trailer
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/boa/2526165097.html

 

[Cadwelder]

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

Woody,

You've done a great job....the paint looks great. Can't wait to see the pictures with the sharp looking Rude mounted and her sitting in the water. That grandson will have a lot of fun with ya there. (Keep the PDF on that little feller)

CW

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Hey wood I tried to send you a PM but your folder is full. Wanted you to check this out.
1957 lone star/dual 35's/trailer
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/boa/2526165097.html

Holy CRAP!!!!! I been lookin for somthun like that!!!! OMG

Thanks.!!!! R U going to try and buy that or am I free to go after it??? I don't want to step on your Toes!!!!

 

[fstorm08]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

the BF is looking GREAT wood!!

 

[tonk62]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

go for it wood, I dont have the extra money to drop at the moment, too manyt other projects

 

[Decker83]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Hey Wood,
If that blue and white seat in your Blue Flamingo is some of your work, you need to go full time sewing. It looks great. Also the windshield looks brand new. Hope the hot weather is slowing down some for you there. It was 108 today and yesterday.
Thanks for your comments on my thread. It meant alot coming from you.
Kent

 

[greenbush future]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Hey wood I tried to send you a PM but your folder is full. Wanted you to check this out.
1957 lone star/dual 35's/trailer
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/boa/2526165097.html

Looks like that is the type of boat that my twin 35's came off of. Mine are sitting on a 61" Lone Star Fleetwood "sport". Wood has been guiding me as I go through mine top to bottom. That twin effect is just too cool.

Wood your boat is really looking like it should, and better than factory IMO. Your efforts will be rewarded with having the coolest boat on the lake. I'm about one year behind you on my resto. Just got the visa bill after ordering all my glass and motor (got 2) stuff. Good thing I'm single, any woman would file for divorce if they saw the # on that bill.

Again really nice work you did Wood!!!

PS the transom is all set, will instal tomorrow.