TOPIC: 1968 Lone Star Mustang

Just picked up a new project thanks to a tip-off on the boat from 63 Sabre. Won the auction and can't wait to pick it up. A lot better shape than my 63 Triton, and it looks like only cosmetic fixs except for the floor repair. I would also like to pick up a tilt / trim unit for it, so if anyone can give me a lead that would be awesome.

These are pictures from the auction. I will post pictures of its current "before" condition next week when I get my hands on it.

Here is a picture of the tilt / trim unit that I will need for this boat and motor. The motor is a 1974 Evinrude 70 hp, model 70473

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!



Front view



Back view

FYI - I was able to source a trim unit off of the same model and year motor. Just delivered last Friday. Just need to do a little maintenance work on the seals and motor then clean it up and install.

where did you find the tilt-trim unit? Would love to add it to my 73 65HP Evinrude.....

I ran across one on eBay that was attached to the same year/model outboard. I swung him a deal to sell me only the lift and the wiring for $150.

I know that 63 Sabre bought his lift along with a "junker" boat. Look in JEGO and you can see his posts for "older tilt/trim retrofit". He gave me some good advice on how to source, but I really got lucky. When i first won the auction for the boat, there were 2-3 units you could find on e-bay from $200-350. Unfortunately they were gone before I picked up the boat. That's when I got creative. See if you can find a junk motor that has the lift and try to swing a deal.

When I get my 1971 Starflite Evinrude back I will have a trim/tilt unit, lower end, good power head but I think the shift solenoids finally went out.

Karsten

Here are some update pictures from a recent workday on the boat. I took some time to shoot video of the current condition and then take the attached stills. Ended up with quite a list of to-do items, but did get to work on a test patch. Once I give it the fully monte polishing job it should really shine!!!!



Still Pictures:















Test Patch:

Nice rig. I bought my boat at that same auction 6 years ago and am just now finally starting on it (much worse shape than yours). What method and materials/compounds did you use to get that nice shine? It looks great! Good luck with it all.

One pass, by hand, with Maguires Ultimate compound. It is probably a hybrid between a rubbing and polishing compound. I would usually do a 2-3 step process using a various levels of "cutting compounds" and then working my way through the finer polishing before a good wax job.

I think it is a testament to the quality of the boat that I just did a quick job and it shined up so nice. Going through the whole process I should be able to get it REALLY shiny.

Thanks for your kind comments! Can't wait to get it done and out on the water

I will have to buy some of that Maguires and compare a spot to the Flitz I had used on another boat. Thanks!

Had the Mustang out yesterday on a beautiful day. Ran like a top once I figured out a loose battery connection. Haven't done anything to the motor but hook up a battery and gas tank!! Didn't have the GPS on it, but the 70 was pushing us along 30+ without too much problem. Give it a good carb cleaning and some fresh plugs, and then I will take it on a speed run. It still has a fair amount of lag when you hit the gas, but it goes once it catches up. I will post a few pics soon.

Nice day to take a trip over to Longtail.



Tied up at Geano's Beach bar. Made the 18 mile trip with no problems. I have removed the windshield and all of the hull furniture for the wet sanding and buffing. Kind of a challenge to tie up with only the bow ring.



Only issue on the day after the battery was the gas tank going dry 100 yds from the launch. A little quick switch and I was back in business. Can't wait until will get her polished up and looking good as new.

She's looking good back in her natural habitat!

Bob

Hello,
I have been looking for a Lone Star Mustang for years. I missed this one. Have you finished the 'restoration'? Do you have a Lone Star Mustang you would sell. My email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thanks,
Ron

Mark has been putzing off and on with the Mustang but not really going full steam ahead.
I'll contact him and advise of your posting.

I think that Carleen would kill me if I sold the Red Mustang. We do love that boat.

However, I do have a 1962 Lone Star Triton that I would be willing to part with. Same basic boat. Motor on it is a 55 HP even though it says 40. I think it is a 1979. Just had it running a few weeks ago after a year or so asleep Motor is great, and I built some new seats out of 3/4 marine plywood. The seats in the picture are long gone. Kicker mount is still on the boat, but the Merc is elsewhere.

Let me know where you are located and we can talk about looking at the boats