Bigrenna wrote:I'd post this stuff over on the International 170 forum also, but I was permanently banned! Hahahahaha. Go BCP!

I see George is still up to his antics on the International 170 forum...

Been noodling in my "free" time on the restomod 170, and weight keeps coming off... To date, I have recorded 160lbs taken out in garbage bags... Still lots to go for sure!

I also stumbled upon a first run A1A O-360 w/ 750hrs on it. Gonna swap 6 for 4. Dialed the crank at 0.001 and a guarantee on the case and internals. Snapped it up so it looks like the Trainer will have a 180hp motor up front.

The O-300 is coming out and is for sale. That has 553 hrs on a factory reman. No prop strike and still flying. Would be FWF incl mount, all accessories, and prop. $500 donation to BCP if it sells to a member. .

Just can't leave well enough alone, can you?

TradeCraft wrote:Just can't leave well enough alone, can you?

Hello. I'm Greg and I have a problem.

Bigrenna wrote:

TradeCraft wrote:Just can't leave well enough alone, can you?

Hello. I'm Greg and I have a problem.

Is there a 12-step for mechaniholics?

Cary

Cary wrote:

Bigrenna wrote:

TradeCraft wrote:Just can't leave well enough alone, can you?

Hello. I'm Greg and I have a problem.

Is there a 12-step for mechaniholics?

Cary

1. Interior
2. Baggage Door
3. Instrument Panel
4. Tailwheel
5. Landing gear
6. Bubble windows
7. Float Kit
8. Fuel Tanks
9. STOL kit
10. VGs
11. FWF
12. Bushwheels

Bagarre wrote:

Cary wrote:

Bigrenna wrote:

TradeCraft wrote:Just can't leave well enough alone, can you?

Hello. I'm Greg and I have a problem.

Is there a 12-step for mechaniholics?

Cary

1. Interior
2. Baggage Door
3. Instrument Panel
4. Tailwheel
5. Landing gear
6. Bubble windows
7. Float Kit
8. Fuel Tanks
9. STOL kit
10. VGs
11. FWF
12. Bushwheels

Now there’s a program I could get behind...

That's going to be a great machine when it's done. Looks good already.

I'm in my rehab program now, I've cleared a couple of the steps

Baggage door, Float kit & floats,Wheel skis,Bubble side windows, Single piece front window, Horton STOL, VG's, Oil cooler, Light weight alternator, Catto prop,BAS pull handles

Pending

Instrument panel upgrade, interior upgrade, Javelin Aux fuel & engine

Can I join the self-help group please

Bigrenna, are you pulling out the piano keys I'll make a sizable donation, a value of your choosing to BCP on your behalf if you are !!!

Mapleflt wrote:I'm in my rehab program now, I've cleared a couple of the steps

Baggage door, Float kit & floats,Wheel skis,Bubble side windows, Single piece front window, Horton STOL, VG's, Oil cooler, Light weight alternator, Catto prop,BAS pull handles

Pending

Instrument panel upgrade, interior upgrade, Javelin Aux fuel & engine

Can I join the self-help group please

Have you installed your Horton already? If not, I would give strong consideration to a Sportsman instead of a Horton.

Just a thought.

Kurt

All intel is welcomed, thanks

Mapleflt wrote:All intel is welcomed, thanks

BAS shoulder harness are a must!

Kurt

Agreed and done

BAS ground handles going on as well

Greg,

Good choice on the engine swap. That will take the airplane from being a nice trainer to a very friendly tiger of a trainer. Keep it to under 1350 lbs and it’ll impress everyone who flys it or watches.

MTV

mtv wrote:Keep it to under 1350 lbs and it’ll impress everyone who flys it or watches.

Agreed... However its looking now like it will could possible be under 1250. LOL.

Mapleflt wrote:...are you pulling out the piano keys I'll make a sizable donation, a value of your choosing to BCP on your behalf if you are !!!

Indeed. F the piano keys. What is this the 170 club? Restomod brother... Restomod-

Mapleflt wrote:I'm in my rehab program now, I've cleared a couple of the steps... Horton STOL...

Do yourself a favor and toss the idea of the Horton. We take them off and toss em in the bin. Sportsman is a dramatic improvement on the pre-camber Cessna wing. Also, (depending on the weight of your bird) look seriously at the WingX. Since you are in CA, it is already approved. You will get a GW bump and a real nice performance bump. Its is right around the corner for FAA approval also.

Ok, ok no Horton, Sportsman it is you guys win but I'm sticking with the piano keys I just like the look sorrrrry and rest assured the design will gain WIDE condemnation with the self appoint keepers of the 170 community.

Keep holding your breath on the GW increase in the US. Should be a no brainer, but they’ve had it in for approval almost forever now with no help from the FAA . Ihope it gets done, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

Also, before you install wing extensions, Bear in mind the airplane may or may not fit in most T Hangars any longer. And if it will fit, you’ll be replacing position lights on tips regularly.

May not be a big deal if you park in a Hangar with a big door, but.....a lot of places only have t-hangars available.

MTV