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I'm putting out feelers for a nose bowl for 1940 LP-65 Collegiate. I’m the newest owner of N27281. In our mound of parts we are obviously missing a few small items like a nose bowl and wing struts. Do you happen to have either of…"
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"Greetings
I am the newest owner of N27281, a 1940 LP-65 Collegiate. There are a few obvious parts missing from the aircraft from the boxes. At a glance over our parts mound we are missing the wing struts and a nose bowl. In a post from years ago it…"
"Thank you for the warm welcome. I’m excited to be here and get started on my 'Little Bird.'
Thank you for the information about the engine and parts availability. That’s a great resource to have as I’m beginning.…"
"Welcome to the Club for the Skinny Birds, Christine & Chad!
I understand you're now caring for Joe Vulgamore's old pucketa-pucketa Collegiate. If you need any O-145 parts, try Ted Zabinsky at the South Albany Airport (4B0)…"
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- About Me:
- I have OJT experience with my A&P testing scheduled in March …and My first project has arrived, a 1940 LP-65, in boxes. I am excited to begin networking with other “skinny bird” owners to get it restored and back in the air.
- Do you own a Porterfield Airplane? N#?
- N27281
- Are You a Pilot? Ratings?
- Student Pilot and aspiring A&P
- Do you have a MYSPACE profile, email address or personal website that you would like to share with others?
- http://Email address. candcdetwiler@gmail.com
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- At 2:20pm on October 30, 2025,
Andy Gelston said…
Welcome to the Club for the Skinny Birds, Christine & Chad!
I understand you're now caring for Joe Vulgamore's old pucketa-pucketa Collegiate. If you need any O-145 parts, try Ted Zabinsky at the South Albany Airport (4B0) at (518) 281-5430. Head gaskets are still available from Lycoming.
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