Marauder Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 If any of you have time and would be willing to do me a favor, I would appreciate if you could stop by LP Aero Plastics and Great Lakes Aero's booths to see what kind of show special they are running for glass for a 1975 F model. Looking for single pane rear windows, two side front windows (with vent windows on both sides) and a 201 windshield. Just need an idea what discount is being offered and a contact number so I can place an order. In exchange, I promise not to post any more pretty lady pictures for the next, er, ah, 3 months. 2 2
midlifeflyer Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 I will be there Tues-Thurs (maybe Fribam too). if you send me a PM, I'll give you my contact info so you can ping and remind me. 1
Dream to fly Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 I promise not to post any more pretty lady pictures for the next, er, ah, 3 months. You might have to include panel pictures too. That causes pilots to spend gazillions of dollars.Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk 1
Marauder Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Posted March 29, 2019 I’ll ask but it’ll cost you 5 months... I knew that was coming. How about I twist this around? A daily picture until someone sends the information?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 2 3
Oldguy Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 Between @midlifeflyer and me you should get your info. I will be looking to do the same for my J either this year or next. 1
BKlott Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Marauder said: I knew that was coming. How about I twist this around? A daily picture until someone sends the information? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro With that on the table, someone will probably be willing to buy the windows for you... 1 2
Andy95W Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 Wow, Chris, it sounds like you're getting pretty close to new paint for your F/J. Any scheme in particular? Or is it too soon to ask?
ArtVandelay Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 Between [mention=11034]midlifeflyer[/mention] and me you should get your info. I will be looking to do the same for my J either this year or next. My J is a year or two after yours, in my case this will be the second time around, I already have the thicker glass, don’t know if that makes it easier or harder. Tom
MIm20c Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 So I’m actually thinking about a new 201 window on my C as well. I was looking closely at the windshield and it looks like a pain to replace it. Not much extra room to slide it in. Any idea on how long it takes? I think we need to put together a group buy.
Oldguy Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 55 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said: My J is a year or two after yours, in my case this will be the second time around, I already have the thicker glass, don’t know if that makes it easier or harder. Tom My mechanic and I looked at mine, and he shook his head when he say the windshield was put in with Cherrymax rivets. Suggested I get another windshield retainer as the Cherrymax are not the easiest to get out without messing up the aluminum. So with that in mind, and everything else I am doing to the plane, I have to decide whether to wait another year or so. The poor thing has been down enough over the past 12 months getting avionics, working on interior, etc.. and really needs to be flown more.
ArtVandelay Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 My mechanic and I looked at mine, and he shook his head when he say the windshield was put in with Cherrymax rivets. Suggested I get another windshield retainer as the Cherrymax are not the easiest to get out without messing up the aluminum. So with that in mind, and everything else I am doing to the plane, I have to decide whether to wait another year or so. The poor thing has been down enough over the past 12 months getting avionics, working on interior, etc.. and really needs to be flown more. Same boat, except I was down for engine overhaul. The windshield retainer is just a flat piece of aluminum, can’t he just remove the old one, use it as a template and cut a new one?Tom
Oldguy Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, ArtVandelay said: Same boat, except I was down for engine overhaul. The windshield retainer is just a flat piece of aluminum, can’t he just remove the old one, use it as a template and cut a new one? Tom Curved, fitted to the cowling, and dimpled. I am going to be the one trying to remove it, so if it takes me an extra 20 hours, if I can save having to buy another one, my time is worth it.
Bob_Belville Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 I replaced all the windows including a 201 windshield a couple of years ago. The aluminum piece is curved and shaped but it came off fine and was no big deal to clean up and reuse. In my case attachment is screws, no rivets. 1
Guest Posted March 30, 2019 Report Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Oldguy said: My mechanic and I looked at mine, and he shook his head when he say the windshield was put in with Cherrymax rivets. Suggested I get another windshield retainer as the Cherrymax are not the easiest to get out without messing up the aluminum. So with that in mind, and everything else I am doing to the plane, I have to decide whether to wait another year or so. The poor thing has been down enough over the past 12 months getting avionics, working on interior, etc.. and really needs to be flown more. A sharp Cobalt #40 and #30 drill bit set and some patience can drill out Cherry max rivets. Plate nuts and screws would have been nicer. Clarence Edited March 30, 2019 by M20Doc
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Andy95W said: Wow, Chris, it sounds like you're getting pretty close to new paint for your F/J. Any scheme in particular? Or is it too soon to ask? Not yet, I am still searching for someone's to steal. 1
201er Posted March 30, 2019 Report Posted March 30, 2019 19 hours ago, Marauder said: If any of you have time and would be willing to do me a favor, I would appreciate if you could stop by LP Aero Plastics and Great Lakes Aero's booths to see what kind of show special they are running for glass for a 1975 F model. Looking for single pane rear windows, two side front windows (with vent windows on both sides) and a 201 windshield. You do know that putting 201 windows in your F doesn't just turn it into a J?
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, 201er said: You do know that putting 201 windows in your F doesn't just turn it into a J? You want me to post a picture of your canary? Yours doesn't look like a J either.
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 How about a little teaser?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
201er Posted March 30, 2019 Report Posted March 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Marauder said: You want me to post a picture of your canary? Yours doesn't look like a J either. Doesn't change the fact that your plane's so far behind that you gotta advance 4 letters to keep up
201er Posted March 30, 2019 Report Posted March 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Marauder said: How about a little teaser? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Now that's a 201! You can tell by the 201 cowl! And the 201 spinner. And the 201 windshield. Doesn't need to get no retrofit cowl to close that big honker.
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, 201er said: Now that's a 201! You can tell by the 201 cowl! And the 201 spinner. And the 201 windshield. Doesn't need to get no retrofit cowl to close that big honker. Ok canary man, let's see what a real J looks like!
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 2
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 Oops. Did that slip out of my phone?!
Marauder Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 I think I had a pickup once that looked like that... Just kept buying parts from the junkyard as parts rotted off.
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