1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[archbuilder]

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

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

calm day....Oklahoma.....you must have just moved here, lol!

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Well, a Guy can dream. But you know Arch, since I moved to Tulsa, (used to live in Edmond 40 years ago) it really IS calmer over here. A calm day for OKC is 30 mph but here in Tulsa amongst the Trees it really CAN be calm at times.

 

[Psiclown]

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

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

I would apply it the same way you're going to end up painting the cap. I did my hull first to figure out how to do it and learned from "hideable" mistakes....

And yep...you've mentioned hating sanding and filling lol.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

I been dealin with my elderly (90 yr old) mom lately. Finally got her squared away in Assisted Living. My First Mate came to visit and wanted to help out with the sanding on the hull. She turned out to be a pretty good helper. I think I need to buy some smaller gloves!!!!

 

[Stratohammer]

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

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

That's one official looking helper you've got! Send her to Owasso if she needs another project. Your project looks like it"s coming along quite well.

Mike

 

[raymondpickens]

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

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

You still have a VCR? Just kidding with you, good job so far.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Yep, still got a VCR!!!! I was a Coach and still got LOTS of tape that I enjoy watching of the "GOOD Ole Days"

 

[Bob_VT]

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

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

Title upgraded but not in all posts..... sorry that would take a long time but the main title and these posts should keep it changed

 

[produceguy]

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

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

Looks like you got you some great help their.
Sorry to hear about your mom.

 

[jetskier16]

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

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

Here Wood, you can start on this one when your done with yours, haha.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/boa/2347389761.html

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Motor is ALIVE!!!!! 1962 Evinrude Lark 40 HP. After 4 Years of sitting she is Alive Again. My B.I.L and I worked all weekend on her replace both coils, points, condensers, replaced some rat chewed wires, Rebuilt the Carb, replaced the impeller, resealed the lower unit, rebuilt the fuel pump, replace all the water hoses for and fuel lines put in new spark plugs hit the starter twice and she fired right up. Here's some pics


All new Electricals

Impellar was not to bad but it got a new one any way

Carb kit all layed out and ready to go


All Done!! Looks like a New One. MFG. in Manual said "OWN"


Lower Unit Seals coming out!


I also go first coat of primer on hull. More pics later....

 

[lakelover]

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

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

Good progress! No left over parts?

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Main Drive shaft was scoured but cleaned up pretty good so seals and impeller should be fine.


Topside ALL back together!!!



New Plugs and Wires




All buttoned up and Runs like a top!



I think she looks pretty good for a 49 year old!!! I plan on cleaning her and giving her a fresh coat of Moeller Evinrude GunMetal Gray paint and then she'll look like a NEW one!!!!

Now I REALLY have to get busy and get the Hull painted, trailer blasted and painted, Hull back on the trailer, Bench seats made and upholstered and the EVERYTHING Re-Assembled. Man I got a lot to do in the next 45-60 days. I hope the weather cooperates. I just heard it's gunna be in the 30's tomorrow morning. THAT'S Oklahoma for ya!!!!!

 

[archbuilder]

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

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

nice work wood, been wondering what you were up to on the boat....enjoy the weather, and welcome to OK....it will change if you don't like it!

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Thanks Arch, Yeah gotta get some pics of the Hull. Shes looking pretty good too! First coat of primer sure made a big difference. She was looking like a pinto pony with all those spots from the filler. But now white as snow. Using Petti EasyPoxy and HVLP. Bought a NEW 60 Gal Compressor. Made a lot of difference from the Old 15 Gallon one. Weather has got to get better so I can finish painting her. Gues I will get started on the Gator Trailer next week.

 

[andgott]

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

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

Looking good! I've got a couple Larks- Mine are older, so they're 35 HP, But more or less the same motor. They're nice!

 

[lakelover]

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

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

Using Petti EasyPoxy and HVLP.

Yep, those Larks are great. I remember my first and only water ski experience behind one of those when I was ao but 12. Thought I was gonna die. Never tried it again!

I'm going with Easy Poxy too, only roll & tip. Glad to see that somebody else is trying it too after all the negative comments I've seen on here & the poll I did in my thread. Let us know if you follow all the Pettit recommendations or not. I'm toying with the idea of using the Majic catalyst in mine but haven't decided yet.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

I'm toying with the idea of using the Majic catalyst in mine but haven't decided yet.

Not sure that would be good. Easypoxy is a single stage polyurethane paint and rustoleum is a oil based enamel the Majic cat is for the Oil based enamel. You might want to call first. I Really believe the KEY to the Easy poxy is the Prep. I am using their undercoater, and I plan on using MULTIPLE THIN coats with Adequate recommended drying time between each coat. We'll see how it goes. But mine is a Glasser and your's is a Tinner so there will be a difference.

 

[lakelover]

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

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

Bears further investigation. From all the descriptions I've read it says: Majic Catalyst Hardener is a special catalystic agent that will accelerate dry time and improve the film properties of most conventional oleoresins, alkyd, or polyurethane coatings.

I have the recommended Pettit 2 part etching primer for the bare aluminum and and the recommended undercoat primer for painting over scuffed paint. If I decide against the Majic, it will be interesting to compare notes after we both have finished going by the letter.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

WOW!!! Did NOT realize it was good for poly coatings too!!!! Well heck fire... I'm gunna prolly give it a go on mine too!!! It can only fail and fall off If it does, I would sand it ALL off and shoot it with Car Paint like I probably should this time