1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[Decker83]

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

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

These motors are awesome. They all look great.
Good luck in finding one WOG. At the right price.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

I'm a patient man soooo... We'll see. Maybe all my iBoat buddies will keep their eyes and ears open and ferret me out one. We'll see. Andgott seems to think the old Rude' 40 hp might be ok. He says they run really strong so I guess we'll see how it goes.

 

[jbcurt00]

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

If you swing a deal for BF#2, is it the 'same' motor under the skin as the 1 that came w/ BF#1? I think I remember that BF#1 was an electric shift, that may complicate running twins.....

I hope the weather cooperates this weekend for some seat fab time on Sat & a complete marine inspection on PF#1 (I think we've established that it is preferred for BF#2 to be PINK ~ PF#1) on Sun.

Either way, have a good weekend......

 

[Woodonglass]

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

Supposed to be 50? in Tulsa tomorrow so, Work on Seat bases will progress. Might even get some painting done, if I fire up Mr. Heater. The Lock went out on my Tacoma on the Drivers side so I have to take it to the shop in the morning and then back home to work on the boat. Will post pics of progress, if any.

 

[JDA1975]

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

Just tie it locked with the seatbelt and use the passenger door...no time to take it to the shop you got boat work to do!

 

[Woodonglass]

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

LMAO I would but the Wife found out and is riding my ***** about getting it fixed. I like your idea or at least Duct Tape and Baling Wire!!!!!

 

[JDA1975]

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

when I used to drive semis and slept in my truck I would lock the doors, then run the seatbelt through the handle and click it in....locks easy to unlock but tied in with belt not so easy to get in while I am sleeping lol

 

[Woodonglass]

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

I think I have a Merc Motor located in Tennessee. Problem!!!! Shipping Quote is close to $1,000. HELP!!! I am not in a hurry sooooo.... If any iboaters in the Southern Tennessee area are planning on a trip to the Tulsa, Ok vicinity + or - a 100 miles or so, I'd be interested in making a deal with you.

 

[jbcurt00]

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

I'm not headed your way to OK, but I'll be in Knoxville in mid-March for my mom's mother's 101st b-day. Headed back this way, to WV, so probably doesn't help ya, but if I can let me know....

I maybe able to get it west as far as Louisville, KY which is CC254's neck of the woods & smokeonthewater (just north of Louisville) was talking in his thread about starting/running/driving for a commercial boat (hauling ??) service I think. And there will be people coming to Louisville from quite a distance for both Thunder over Louisville, & the Derby in April & May.

 

[gfbiii51]

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

Wood, I live in Knoxville and am semi-retired (meaning old and between jobs), drive a pick-up and could probably bring it to you for less than a grand. PM me if interested.

 

[JDA1975]

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

aint shipping a biatch! I found an awesome commercial sewing machine and was thinking of getting it , only 200 bucks.....but then it was almost a grand for shipping! Needless to say I passed on that one

 

[bear_69cuda]

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

Ok, it's official, I am now looking for a 1961 70 hp "Tower".

WOW... That would look incredible on your boat! I want one on a stand in my living room as sculpture... Lots of Merc's in Wisconsin, I'll keep my eyes open....

 

[archbuilder]

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

You can't go wrong with a Tower wood! I'll keep my eyes open down here, I see them every so often.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

Ok guys, It's Official. Andgott Sold me His Merc 700 "Tower". I am about to WET myself. Not in a hurry to get her home cuz she will be my next winters Project. My B.I.L. is exicted too cuz he LOVES working on these Old Outboards. We're gunna have fun next winter and I will document it all. I only know the Andrew live in Southern Tennessee and have not worked out all the details yet but I know several of you have made offers already and as soon as I figure out all the details and time frames I will let you know and see what we can make happen. I appreciate all of your "Eyes and Ears" on this. WOO HOO!!!! BL1 is gunna be Purdy in 2013 and Powerful too!!!!! Gunna go look a BL2 tomorrow @ 2:00 pm. Boy am I gunna be Broke!!!!

 

[jbcurt00]

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

Swweeeeeeet score!!!!!!!!!!!!


Congrats, & good luck tomorrow!

 

[lakelover]

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

Great news Wood! Congrats and patiently awaiting the finished Blue Flamingo!!!

That Merc sure will look nice on there!!

 

[Woodonglass]

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

Taking a Lunch Break. Got one base done and the Seat Mounted. I think it's gunna look pretty good when finished. Still need to epoxy the washer on top. Will do that when Install occurs.

 

[Jon Sob]

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

Hey Woody ..... Congrats on the Merc and nice job on the base ...... sure looks good with the seat on it. Great job!

 

[jetskier16]

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

Looks great! I wish I had done some custom seating on my boat instead of going the easy/lazy route with the lounge seats.

 

[JDA1975]

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

That base looks nice, I like it! It will add a lot of character!