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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #375 on: October 14, 2013, 09:42:56 PM »
Yeah, I know, but I'm still excited for you.  Paint means reassembly.  Reassembly means drivability.  Drivability means fun. Fun for everyone that's been following your build.  But more fun for you.

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« Reply #376 on: October 14, 2013, 09:52:20 PM »
Yes Tim it's getting close....just about everything is ready to be assembled....I'll need to remember to take my time and enjoy the process, as it was a long time coming...

Here is the radiator date code...December of 1950 i guess..



And the fuel tank mark...The PO told me the tank had been replaced in the 70's, but I think this is an OEM mark....it's good to know my photographic skills have not improved at all...



Ready for a little semi-gloss black..



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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #377 on: October 15, 2013, 06:44:46 AM »
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Here is the radiator date code...December of 1950 i guess

The letter L is November because the letter I is not used since it can be mistaken for the number 1.
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #378 on: October 15, 2013, 09:17:31 AM »
Thanks Bob, I should have know that...they don't use "I" in aircraft registration numbers for the same reason...

At least it fits with the other codes I've found...

T/C is 12-06-50

Front Axle is 12-14-50

I found an 11-09 on the engine...is that November 49? Or maybe I'm looking at the wrong numbers.....

I left the brass tag unpainted..

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #379 on: October 15, 2013, 10:11:26 PM »
It's painted...it looks good....I'll bring it home tomorrow or the next day and then more pictures...

This picture is with the flash...it's not that gray...
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #380 on: October 16, 2013, 10:31:14 AM »
Me like! Anxiously awaiting more pics....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #381 on: October 16, 2013, 11:10:19 AM »
Then and now...

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #382 on: October 16, 2013, 06:52:09 PM »
Oh Boy... very nice.� This is about to get really, really fun.� 'Re-assembly'.� I remember standing in the garage admiring every little addition I made.� Time flew by, as items were bolted up, and on.� It was hard to leave the garage.� Next thing I knew, it had reached 0-dark-thirty.� I just couldn't seem to stop.

I envy you.

Tim
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« Reply #383 on: October 16, 2013, 07:18:09 PM »
I'm afraid the same thing may happen to me....8 months of preparation and the really fun part will be over in a few days....

I'll try and stretch it out...!

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« Reply #384 on: October 16, 2013, 08:38:33 PM »
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Then and now..

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #385 on: October 16, 2013, 10:10:34 PM »
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Oh Boy... very nice.� This is about to get really, really fun.� 'Re-assembly'.� I remember standing in the garage admiring every little addition I made.� Time flew by, as items were bolted up, and on.� It was hard to leave the garage.� Next thing I knew, it had reached 0-dark-thirty.� I just couldn't seem to stop.

I envy you.

Tim

x2. Well said Tim. At this stage it's big progress with minimal effort as opposed to huge effort for seemingly small gains over the past many months. Wish I was there to help!!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #386 on: October 17, 2013, 02:36:49 PM »
I will holler when I need help!

Like, where do I start?



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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #387 on: October 18, 2013, 10:19:15 AM »
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Like, where do I start?

Rhetorical? ;)

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #388 on: October 18, 2013, 10:29:08 AM »
Started....!





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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #389 on: October 18, 2013, 11:29:32 PM »
Based on the drawing and specs in BobW's book, I made a block for the kick starter. It's 1/4" birch aircraft plywood..



The wiring is installed and hooked up, and the dash is looking pretty complete. The oil pressure and temp gauges are still hooked to the engine...



I think it's time to set it on the frame...!
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