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IMG_7738
Everything pretty much back together. Eight months work at this point.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 11624
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IMG_7704
And fixing the passenger side door sill.
Date: 05/02/2014
Views: 10757
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IMG_6995
The cutout in the passenger door sill now allows entry of the tank.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 9752
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IMG_7312
With one final overall fit of the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 9510
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IMG_7769
And this is the 1 gallon measure used to return fuel to the tank.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 9305
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IMG_7536
It was a pretty good flow of water for a while. Flooding the back of the hanger. No real damage as, from previous experience, I try to keep things off the hanger floor in any case.
Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 9137
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IMG_7730
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 9110
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IMG_7321
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 9074
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IMG_7324
Checking the back. Looks like a good fit overall.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8845
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IMG_6989
In addition, the aileron tie rod between the sticks is in the way and will have to come out.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 8817
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IMG_7735
Not as nice as it was but still not looking too shabby.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 8771
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IMG_7438
The back is well bonded across the width of the wall, as are the two sides.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 8719
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IMG_7014
Next catch was where the filler needed to go into its' position. There was a piece blocking which had to be removed.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 8660
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8604
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IMG_7366
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the port side. Plastic wrap to prevent the epoxy from bonding to the tools used to hold the strip in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8588
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IMG_7712
Door sill repaired.
Date: 05/04/2014
Views: 8581
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IMG_7233
2-ply fiberglass strips were made up to be bonded to the inside of the unit. These strips went on all 4 sides. Here the strip is being bonded to the aft wall.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 8557
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IMG_7322
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8530
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IMG_6982
The tank must go into this space.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 8514
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 8389
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