Recent content by 608bill55

Brent, You might want to consider this: 3M 38315 Panel Bonding Adhesive. I am not associated with 3M but have used this type of adhesive for multiple antique airplane non structural repairs. This type of adhesive is used heavily in the automotive manufacturing industry. It would be worth...

What brush to use? Mack 10 size 000?

What color does one paint the front roof moulding (F4 aluminum) for 1930 Ford Tudor sedan? The Judging Standards page 9-2 Revised 2016 states, "aluminum mouldings were installed earlier and painted with the body." So my question is: Do I paint it black as the drip mouldings, or per the...

This should be the last post required. I can now PM an individual.

Still need two more posts.

Trying to get my posts to 10.

Trying to increase my posting count so I can answer a classified ad.

What thickness and material does one use over the muslin fabric of a 1930 tudor sedan roof? I really do not want to use the synthetic padding that the Classtique kit provided as I would like it to replicate the original.

The seat cushion originally had a wire screen/mesh installed to distribute the force of the seat springs. My seats do not have this and what would one use for a replacement? Fireplace curtain? Make chain mail like the knights in armor? The upholstery kit came with a canvas and the cotton...

We were the second owner of the Sky Scout project. Most of the woodwork was complete and we finished it. Took about 2.5 years. I have an Air Camper (2 place Pietenpol) which is close to completion. I fly and own 1930's, 1940's and a 1952 Cessna 170b. Always wanted to build and fly. The old...

I have a Pietenpol Sky Scout powered by a Model A engine. Aluminum 5.5 to 1 head, magneto driven directly off the crankshaft. This is the typical magneto drive used. I flew Saturday afternoon (36 degrees) for about 45 minutes. Started on the first flip of the prop and ran flawlessly. Cruise...

Ford Model A engine is ideal for these airplanes. One just has to rebuild the engine with more clearance for piston/bore and valve stem/guide as these engines are always "pulling" unlike a car. Single aircraft magneto ignition off the crankshaft with high compression head. Attached photo is...

May be interested in your fender. I live in Monroe. Please send me information on how to contact you. Thanks.