Classic IV Restoration

[KFfan 151]

I thought all pilots possessed  sexxxy piece of lumber...just sayin'

[Av8r3400 1179]

Closer...

[wypaul 448]

Looking good Larry, waiting to get a report on the Zipper upgrade.

[nemesisnxt 12]

Need an airstair or rope ladder to get in, aren't  ya? 

Why did you choose a fixed pitch two blade over the popular three blade ground adjustable props?  Weight?  Efficiency?  

-Joshua

[Av8r3400 1179]

Yes to both, Joshua. 

[EDMO 1078]

Larry,  Unless your legs are longer than mine, so you can step on the tire, you need a step on the Grove legs - I got some Cessna 150 step pads, and I think with two pieces of aluminum angle, I can sandwich the gear leg and get them to hold - With my tri-gear it is even harder because the legs and tires are behind the door openings.

EDMO

Edited 17 Nov 2015 by EDMO

[LSaupe 123]

Wow, what a transformation.  Looks great!

[C5Engineer 1170]

Any pics of the original ad when it was still sitting outside looking all sad?

[Av8r3400 1179]

Here's a "before" shot...

 

 

Edited 26 Nov 2015 by Av8r3400

[ChrisBolkan 130]

Wow. Beautiful!

[Av8r3400 1179]

With the help of my friend and mentor, Dave (pictured), all of the glass is fitted and ready to go.  This is the molded windshield and bubble doors, full lexan turtle deck and custom quarter Windows. 

 

Edited 22 Nov 2015 by Av8r3400

[TJay 1041]

Bet your getting excited to see how that tail flys.

[Av8r3400 1179]

Yessir.  We're getting close, now. 

Edited 23 Nov 2015 by Av8r3400

[akflyer 1427]

If she fly's half as good as she looks then you have one awesome machine on your hands!  I can't wait to hear the first flight report!!  That is one sexy beast!  And hell no I am not talking about dave ya sick bastages!

 

[Av8r3400 1179]

Tail Feathers.  Final assembly begins...

[1avidflyer 1983]

Looking better all the time.  Jim Chuk

[LSaupe 123]

Love the turtle deck

[Av8r3400 1179]

Who can't look at this shot and not start sporting a chubby?

20" of prop clearance at three point attitude, 14" at level attitude.

 

Wings will be on this week.

Edited 29 Nov 2015 by Av8r3400

[Av8r3400 1179]

[Luked 71]

Whoa, that's awesome Larry! Looks like you're almost there.

[Av8r3400 1179]

Did the deed today.  Wings = on.

[Fly-n-Low 181]

Very nice! Love the colors and scheme!!!

[nemesisnxt 12]

Aggressive looking!

[Av8r3400 1179]

The Mangy Fox went on her first trip today!

Dave posing with "his" plane again.

 

Then got taken apart again...

 

 

[EDMO 1078]

Awesome - That big prop looks like it is ready to eat some air!

EDMO