1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

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Those 3 cylinder engines were very popular in this area and they are quite plentiful on the used market during the season.
 

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They must be good motor cuz like I said, I'm having a hard time finding one here in OkieLand.
 
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Mike I have compression checkers and a truck, let me know if you need either.
 

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GBF, You are quite a fella!!! I have a compression checker as well. Drive an 02' Toyota Tacoma and own a 5x10 Trailer. Just don't WANT to go all the way to Michigan to get a $800 motor ($3.33 Gas prices makes it a 1,200 motor) but...If It comes to that...we'll see what happens. There's a few iBoaters up that way I would LOVE to meet!!!:D
 

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Too bad the deal fell through. There is always something somewhere. I was going to say that it's early yet, the lakes are still frozen but I forget about where some of you fellas live.:joyous: Another few weeks here and things will start selling again.:lol:
 

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OH CARP!!! This is on my local CL!!!1948 lonestar boat It's 80 Miles away and The ADMIRAL has given her permission for me to "Go Look" and That's all!!! I don't have any Idea what she is, and Fiberglassics only goes back to 53' I'm trying to figure out what a Reasonable Offer might be??? Can't tell what the motor is. I sent an Email and as yet, no response. Not sure if it's titled, but I have a resource for obtaining a title in Okieland for $100. Trailer looks suspect and I'm betting interior is toast too. I'm expecting a Total rebuild so, IF I can "Steal" her, I just might become a "Tinner" She's a LoneStar just like the BF so at least I'm keeping her in the "Family" I'll Really need a LOT of guidance on this "Metal" stuff but I think I know some guys that could "Hep" me with it. Who know's he might think $5,000 is unreasonable. :eek:

I'm thinking $250...:lol:
 
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I'm thinking $250...:lol:

Agreed but just add "I can be there in 2 hours with cash" so he knows you are serious:thumb:
 

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It's for sure TIN ;)

eldorado.jpg

Lone Star Eldorado, from here


2nd video in next post

:D Yippie! WOG's gonna go tin :D
 

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Later ^^^ then the one in Tulsa, but still the same boat
 

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Soo... What's the normal length of these boats??? And what kind of Power should I start looking for 70 to 100 hp??
 

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but I have a resource for obtaining a title in Okieland for $100.

Sounds a little shady to me! :cool:

I can just see it now, you'll be riding in style! :thumb: The Admiral knows what you mean when you're just gonna "go look"....
 

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I'd guess its an 18ft'r.
 

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That's what I'm hoping for. Now...If he/she will only reply to my email so I can go take a look this weekend!!!! Who knows...I may become a "Tinner"!!! (Did I just say that????):facepalm:
 

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That's what I'm hoping for. Now...If he/she will only reply to my email so I can go take a look this weekend!!!! Who knows...I may become a "Tinner"!!! (Did I just say that????):facepalm:

Say it ain't so ! :facepalm::fear::pout::disgust:............
Nahh just joking .. Looks like a fun project ! cool H/T !
 

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Lets get a good look at the suspect craft:
00W0W_dG3NPOhGMqI_600x450.jpg

Certainly looks like the 1 I posted earlier, just it ^^^ still has the bubble wrap around windshield (which is better, IMO):
eldorado.jpg


Not a great resource, but there are quite a few LS El Dorado's pix posted, LoneStar group

Hope the transom & pod are still intact or they at least did a nice job dropping the transom to allow for a stern mounted OB rather then 1 on a pod.
 

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JB,
Love the trailer!
Um, if you're refering to the 3min youTube video I posted above, entitled: My El Dorado

That's just some random El Dorado video I found online, not MY Eldorado :watermelon: I'd gladly take it though :cool:
 
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