"I can remberd making that same cowling by hand, there was a lot of pounding on the aluminum with a wood and then a rubber hammer, bacteria several hours on this project, I found that I was short on one end, the story of my life! The only thing to do…"
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Can anyone tell me where I might find a good source of drawings for the LP65? Currently, I need information on the nuts and bolts used to connect the tailwheel leaf spring to the frame and the…Continue
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"This photo was taken a few weeks ago."
"Here's Nate Richmond, from Richmond & Associates LLC, instructing Lisa Outland, A&P with Preferred Airparts, on how to reproduce the cowling using the English wheel."
"Here's dad, aka Keith."
"Thank you David for the brake material information."
"I relined my brake at the first annual after I got it.
For Shinn Wheels, brakes, cables, backing plates brake material:
Skybound Manufacturing Inc, Jim Greene (owner) 770-446-6797 (Euro Exchange Inc.)
I'm pretty sure I got the linings/rivets…"
"Hello Andy! Your message is timely. No, we haven't made much progress in the last few months. My work hit a busy season and dad had knee surgery. Fortunately, he's feeling better and I'm entering my slow…"
"Helloo, Bryant!
How are you and your Pop coming on the old girl? Were you able to get drawings from Kevin Rankin? Have you figured out the tailwheel yet. How about the donut holder. Shinn wheels & brakes were the hot set-up in…"
Restoration Continued
A few weeks ago, my dad and I resumed the restoration of his Collegiate. This time we have help from a friend who's an A&P and another who's an IA.The wings and engine were rebuilt, and the fuselage was hand sanded and repainted. We have most of the old parts, but many of them, including the wing struts, windscreen, cowling, and cables, need to be replaced.We also need a few critical drawings. At the moment, drawings of the engine compartment for the LP-65 would be helpful.Although…See More
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Restoration Continued
A few weeks ago, my dad and I resumed the restoration of his Collegiate. This time we have help from a friend who's an A&P and another who's an IA.
The wings and engine were rebuilt, and the fuselage was hand sanded and repainted. We have most of the old parts, but many of them, including the wing struts, windscreen, cowling, and cables, need to be replaced.
We also need a few critical drawings. At the moment, drawings of the engine compartment for the…
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- At 5:58pm on August 24, 2011,
Perry M Chappano said…
Hi Bryant,
Sorry, I rjust noticed that I responded to the no reply email address. How does 9/10 work for you? That is the Open House at Packer Field from 11a on. I'll be there late afternoon but there will be eats and drinks and Stearmans, etc hopping free rides.
- At 3:55pm on July 29, 2011,
Richard A. Finley said…
- Hi Bryant,
Will be happy to help in any way that I can with your LP 65.
I don't do Facebook, Twitter or Tweet but you can email me any time
at finleyr1061@sbcglobal.net.
Sincerely,
Dick Finley, NC34814, PCP-65, S/N 916, Mfg. April 4, 1941.
- At 11:16am on July 18, 2011,
Hi Bryant,
Sure, we can arrange a time to get together. Next few weeks I'm traveling, but sometime in August should work.
- At 2:06pm on July 12, 2011,
- Thanks Bryant! I'd advise converting to a CP-65 if you can, but I am enjoying my LP-65 even with the 0145 B-2.
- At 6:50pm on July 7, 2011,
Tom Porterfield said…
Welcome to our Porterfield Airplane Club on-line Bryant. We are glad to have you aboard. How is the progress on the LP65 coming along? Keep us informed.
Tom Porterfield
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