Tooter_too
Active Member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Messages
- 29
- Reaction score
- 0
I haven't been able to get much done on the Little Toot this summer. Just a few little things:
Sealed up some pinhole leaks, added vent fittings and a level sender on the fuel tank.
A whole new panel and floorboard (will post pics later).
Almost done adding the electrical system, including new starter, alternator, battery, etc. I discovered that the existing cowl won't fit with a flywheel installed. Looked at modifying the cowl, but I think the best bet will be to go with Tommy's composite cowl.
Also added a four-point harness.
Major things left to do:
Fix upper left wing (cracked rear spar).
Replace wrinkled sheet metal behind seat (turtle deck).
Replace ugly homemade exhaust with custom 4-into-1?
New prop (possibly a wood 72x52 Sterba).
And, of course, all new paint.
I estimate a good 6-8 months yet to go before she flies. Currently, most of my time and money are going into a hangar project.
Sealed up some pinhole leaks, added vent fittings and a level sender on the fuel tank.
A whole new panel and floorboard (will post pics later).
Almost done adding the electrical system, including new starter, alternator, battery, etc. I discovered that the existing cowl won't fit with a flywheel installed. Looked at modifying the cowl, but I think the best bet will be to go with Tommy's composite cowl.
Also added a four-point harness.
Major things left to do:
Fix upper left wing (cracked rear spar).
Replace wrinkled sheet metal behind seat (turtle deck).
Replace ugly homemade exhaust with custom 4-into-1?
New prop (possibly a wood 72x52 Sterba).
And, of course, all new paint.
I estimate a good 6-8 months yet to go before she flies. Currently, most of my time and money are going into a hangar project.
