FlyWalt Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Gentlemen, I just returned from Daytona Aircraft where I delivered my 231 for her annual. Jake gave me the grand tour; Including a tour of this 231. The pictures do not do it justice. The aircraft is beautiful and after seeing the avionics in action, I can say she will make someone very happy to own her. Daytona Aircraft has done a very nice job. Regards, W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWinter Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Paint scheme and color look kind of similar. Nice choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flyboy0681 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 If there ever was a thing of beauty, that engine is it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KSMooniac Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Very, very nice work. I hope it sells quickly and encourages more such transformations/renewals by shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I agree with the displaced Texan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 nice plane. someone is going to get an awesome cross country machine. I didn't realize the 231 had a 6 cylinder. I always thought it was a turbocharged 4. Oh well, learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyWalt Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 On 11/13/2015, 5:54:56, KSMooniac said: Very, very nice work. I hope it sells quickly and encourages more such transformations/renewals by shops. And there is no reason not to seek out these birds for restoration. There is always going to be a buyer for nearly new J or K model at a price that beats the heck out of a new Ovation. And the shop gets bragging rights on turning out a beautiful product. Jake would be crazy to not showcase this aircraft at Sun and Fun and Oshkosh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsavage3 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Jclemens, first of all, your 231 is beautiful from every angle. But, I'm curious. You're the first person I've ever heard to asert that the mod'd 231 is actually faster than the 252. I get the W&B advantage, but the speed. Do you have any factual data to support your claim? Any current 231 or 252 drivers able to comment? Note, the results of this thread may cause me to leave the 252 camp in favor of a mod'd 231... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclemens Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 The speed claim is based on this: http://www.merlynproducts.com/mooneyanalysis.html Admittedly, it is only by a few knots and only at certain altitudes. The useful load is much more advantageous than any speed gained over a 252. After a long wait for the intercooler kit ours has finally arrived. We are real close to being able to go aviating, then we can see what real life numbers we come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 On October 30, 2015 at 10:35 PM, jclemens said: JC. Have you decided when and cost of selling that sweetie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclemens Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 It will be on the market formally once it's completed and tested. The intercooler kit took forever and a couple of more weeks to get. It finally arrived last week and is basically finished now. With the Holiday season here I don't anticipate completion to the point of my satisfaction being accomplished until after the new year. We installed a LOT of new stuff, there will certainly need to be some more work to do once the plane starts flying. It will take me a few weeks just to figure out how to turn it all on . Here are a few shots of the intercooler installation I just took today. Before someone else comments, I know the cowl chafe seal looks ugly, it will be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I don't know about some of you guys, but that's too much plane for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclemens Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just now, flyboy0681 said: I don't know about some of you guys, but that's too much plane for me. That's great to hear! "Too much plane" was one of my main criteria in this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I don't know about some of you guys, but that's too much plane for me. Is that a reflection of you pilot skills or bank account? If former some lesson can fix that. Add FIKI and I'd have to upgrade the engine monitor...and you have my IMWNO (if money was no object) plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just now, teejayevans said: Is that a reflection of you pilot skills or bank account? If former some lesson can fix that. Add FIKI and I'd have to upgrade the engine monitor...and you have my IMWNO (if money was no object) plane. A little bit of both. It would be like flinging this 5'4" 130 pounder into the arms of Gisele Bundchen or Jennifer Lawrence. Where does one start? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I want I want but bank account says, no no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's close to the perfect plane for me. Except I'm well aware the price is going to be way(way) above my budget. And I'm sort of thinking a 252 instead so I could put FIKI in it if I decide to later instead of replacing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy95W Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 3 hours ago, flyboy0681 said: It would be like flinging this 5'4" 130 pounder into the arms of Gisele Bundchen If Tom Brady comes after you, you'll need to aim for his bad knee... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinw Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just now, flyboy0681 said: I don't know about some of you guys, but that's too much plane for me. That's great to hear! "Too much plane" was one of my main criteria in this project Great looking plane! Let us know where the useful load comes in. I'm very curious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritch Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 How long did it take to install the intercooler. I am looking at putting one in and called to see the availability of it. They said 6 to 8 weeks, how long did it actually take to get. Thanks for any info. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Welcome aboard Pritch. JC is on the east coast. He may have shut down for the day... you may find some answers from the decal on the heat exchanger... Www.turboplus.com. Hope that helps. Besregards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclemens Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 The intercooler took 8 weeks to get, just like they said it would. Installation was about 40 hours. My installation is not typical, it could be done in less time. We are being a bit meticulous on this build. You could add FIKI to a 231, if you so desire. https://www.caviceprotection.com/products-services/ice-protection-systems/mooney-fiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Whats the price tag of that bad boy? 250k+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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