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Joe, Did you end up getting a 206? I'm looking for one as well.

Yeah I've got the 4 bolts out and the remaining 3 rudder pedals disconnected. The frame structure that supports the nose gear is directly underneath the tube, so I don't think going out the bottom will work. Pictures would be great especially if you have most of it disassembled.

Yes a J model converted to a missile. I used to own a turbo-normalized F model, hence the user name. The Missile is currently up in WI, I'm in FL. Probably headed back up there in a couple weeks. Yeah I was an early member, business and life got in the way, sold my F model....but now I'm back!

I'm wondering if anyone has ever run across having to remove the rudder torque tube from a Mooney? In my case a 1980 M20J but I'm sure it is pretty much the same deal in any of the models. I've got a Missile conversion that I'm getting airworthy and found that the passenger left pedal would literally flop around forward and aft. Upon removing the lower belly pans I found that the arm that comes off the torque tube and goes to the pedal snapped off. How this happened I don't know as it's a pretty heavy piece of chromoly tube that broke. And the only way to repair or replace it is to get it out. Anyways, the torque tube runs the width of the fuselage and because of the truss members around it there is no going down, forward, backward, or out the side...which only leaves up. So I'm at the point of pulling up the floor but wanted to consult others before I dig into this. I should have taken pictures, but as I sit here typing this it is 950nm from me.

That looks like a great airplane, if only I could sell my F model....and had the need for lots of x-country flying. :-p

Looks real good Dave!

Quote: KSMooniac Adam, I like the idea of flying it to OSH as-is for judging! Might be pretty fun since it isn't that far away, and then go about the modification and updating. I grew up in the back of N5822Q, a '65 C, that had the same paint scheme except for lovely brown/beige/gold colors and brown vinyl seats. Ick. My dad still has a KX-150 radio just like 32Q!

Quote: Auburn02 Nice find! Out of curiosity, why sell off the turbo F model for a project E model? Were you just looking for a project?

Quote: LFOD You are right Jim. And to think I was all proud of my joke. Those radios are a trip... Are the functioning Adam? Any more pics of the interior?

Quote: JimR I think that she's been set up with minimal equipment of the day for co-pilot operation. There are two T&Bs, one in the traditional spot on the left, and another on the right, along with a second clock and radar altimeter. Very interesting.

Quote: JimR That is just too cool, Adam. I've never seen a more original mid-60s vintage Mooney. I can't even identify some of the stuff in that panel. What is the contraption attached to the pilot's side glareshield, for instance? Also, the subpanel above the nose wheel well, and I see an AC power cord dangling under the panel. I would be very tempted to keep her as stock as possible and to have her judged at Oshkosh in the Contemporary Classic category. What an amazing find. I'm really looking forward to seeing more pictures and following along in your restoration.

Actually the owner passed which finally lead to the sale of the airplane by his wife. I haven't flown it, we had it ferried the 2 miles to my uncles hanger where all the work will be done. So it has flown and the engine started right up! Of course there was a lot to get done and inspect before that ferry flight. There is no way a IO-390 is in the budget...It is going to be a field overhaul, that is actually my Uncles specialty. He has enough left over cylinders lying around we use them as target practice now! It is amazing the damage a little 7.62x54r will do to an aircraft cylinder...hehe If anything I'd love to experiment with the watercooled jugs from www.liquidcooledairpower.com talk about zoom climbs and high power cruise without worrying about CHTs and running closer to peak EGT without the worry of detonation...of course there is the possibility of a coolant line leaking...

Well it appears I'm finally close to closing on a deal to sell my Turbo-Normalized F Model, however I can't be planeless (not counting the light sport I fly). So my Uncle happened upon our next project on a private strip in a hanger not more than about 2 miles from his base airport. It is a 1965 E model that hasn't flown since 1979 when the owner was diagnosed with cancer. It sat in his hanger until about 2 weeks ago when we dragged it out. The paint is original and in like new condition (as soon as we dust it off) as is the interior. Total time is about 1400 hours with around 400 hours on the engine (but over 30 years). I've never seen the original yokes or engine instruments in that good of condition. The plan is engine overhaul and new avionics. Not sure what I'm going with yet but I'll be designing a new panel to put all the gauges in the correct 6-pack format and vertical. I'll miss the turbo especially when truing out at 175knots...but I only used it about 10% of the time.

Yeah they are great, I picked mine up from Wag-Aero on sale for only $250 and that little motor spins that prop just about fast enough to taxi!