The owner of john2031.com took some pictures of N24286 in the hangar at Clarion Airport in 2003:
Notice the cowling -- yuck!
What the cowling looked like during re-finish:
I stripped it down completely and then did my best to reshape it a bit.
The nose piece also had to be stripped and reshaped:
The nearly finished product:
This picture also shows the new windscreen and the flat-black painted interior support tubes. I might paint the stripes back on.
Another before picture:
I've since repainted the cowling with a creamy off-white to more closely match the rest of the airplane. More pictures to come after I get it back from this year's annual!
And the much-improved engine appearance. I removed all surface corrosion and repainted the engine with Lycoming Grey by Randolph Paints. I think the original was actually painted in black lacquer:
Notice the cowling -- yuck!
What the cowling looked like during re-finish:
The nose piece also had to be stripped and reshaped:
The nearly finished product:
Another before picture:
And after. Notice the refinished prop, new tires, refurbished wheels, and shiny, clear windshield. This picture doesn't show that every inspection plate has been replaced and repainted.
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| Lycoming O-145 in Smithsonian collection |
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| Panel before restoration |
i just purchased a 1939 65CA ( up exhaust ) i need to form a new windscreen - can you help me with ( a form ) the data plate says 12 gallon tank - do you believe this to be true ? gale67c@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy header tank is 12 gallons, and so says the data plate. My windshield was produced by LP Aero and it was a one-off, one piece that looks great!
DeleteAre you a member of the National Aeronca Association (http://www.joea.com/phpBB2/index.php)?
If not, try it -- you will find a wealth of info there.
Donegal Springs Airpark has just been sold. Give the new owner time to clean things up and come have a look again. I'd love to look that airplane over, Chief!
ReplyDeleteMark Motter, pilot, Maytown Sport Parachute Club