The International Cessna 170 Association

If I had the new type of baffle (pressure cowling)? the normal flat baffle seal would work great. However mine is an A model and uses the old type of baffle, (pressure baffle)? I'm not sure what it's called.

Don't usually slam vendors. But not happy with Airforms baffle reseal kit at all. To start with it's an open P that's just rubber / silicone. My original p seal has foam inside and the material is reinforced. My original baffle seal is installed with staples. That is not an option with the new seal,...

It was nice meeting you and Richard. I'm glad I was at the airport for the home coming. Your airplane is beautiful and sets a pretty high standard for the only other 170 on the field.
When you have time I would like a little more info on your A pillar lights.
Jim

Steve. Don't know his last name. But a nice guy.

Plane is at Bridgeport.

She's at the airport back together, mostly. All inspection covers are still off. Waiting for IA to finish up and sign her off. Taxied for the first time today. First time moving under her own power in 35 or so years. Been a fun project, well the fuel tanks in and out wasn't fun at all. But the rest ...

I am by no means a professional painter, but having just finished painting mine the process is still pretty fresh to me. Strip to bare metal. I was told it was ok to leave existing primer on. That was a mistake. Wash with aluma prep. Keep it wet for several minutes then rinse it off. Now put on the ...

Finally received my stencil's so now I can finish the final trim work.

Thanks for the comments guys. Sorry for delayed response, had to go fly the paying airplane for a couple of days. Paul that east west runway is VERY tempting but will pass. Too easy for the locals to know exactly which door to knock on. Speaking of that, stop by sometime. I wouldn't be one to stir t...

IMG_1687.JPG Thought I'd give an update. All paint work is done. All AD research is done and verified. Next take it to the airport, reassemble, inspect, and fly. The AI has been by to check progress and see things he can't when it's all together. Getting excited about flying it soon. Been a lot of ...

Although I'm not a hard core originality nut, I do prefer the "as it left the factory" look with everything but motorcycles. I'll cut them up frames included. Everything I've flown for over 10 years has had center structure down the windshield. Have never measured but at least 5-6" wi...

Fuselage and tail feathers painted.

Used white 2k epoxy primer. And a single stage poly for the top coat. It's not a show car finish but the main objective was corrosion protection.

Wings, cowling, and lift struts next.

LP Aero. Thru Aircraft Spruce.

Windshield is in. I did it with out removing bottom flange. When I took the new windshield out of the box and saw how flexible it was I felt I could get it in with out breaking it, and I did. First thing I did was to use a scratch-all to scribe a line on the old windshield so I could see how "d...

You opinion does matter. In fact its enough that I'm going to drill out the rivets and plagiarize another's idea of making strips with nut plates. I just found out that my windshield from LP Aero, thru Spruce, still hasn't even been produced yet let alone boxed, shipped, and delivered. So in this un...

The rest of the windows are good.

Waiting for windshield still. Think I'll try without removing lower strip. But be easy with it. Bail out if it seems like much force will be needed. Then switch to plan "B".