LunkenPilot Posted November 3, 2019 Report Posted November 3, 2019 So I decided to get some nicer seats for the M20F....then the panel really needed a refresh...and it seems like the time to get some new windows....uh oh
carusoam Posted November 3, 2019 Report Posted November 3, 2019 Turning on gravity is just the first step... Carry on! -a- 2
carusoam Posted November 3, 2019 Report Posted November 3, 2019 While you have it open... Have you considered the large J style side windows? Had to help spend the OPM... Best regards, -a- 1 1
M20F-1968 Posted November 3, 2019 Report Posted November 3, 2019 Now is the time to clean everything up, take care of any surface corrosion, take out old insulation, get rid of the plaster-like stuff they put on the skins if you can and epoxy paint the interior. I have a 1968 F, pictures are attached of the interior before we started rebuilding. You only get one chance to do this. Then we starting rebuilding it into a new model Mooney. John Breda cabin-3.bmp inside-tail-2.bmp
MIm20c Posted November 3, 2019 Report Posted November 3, 2019 @M20F-1968 Wow, amazing job on that rehab project! You really took it down to the bones.
cctsurf Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 I've been tempted to do this, but my small project is stretching out far longer than I would like, so its getting buttoned up asap and back to the good stuff...flying.
EDNR-Cruiser Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 It's really worth to keep a vintage model up to date... - where ever I go, nobody wants to believe that my Green Lady went airborne in November 1966... 6
cliffy Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 Hey how did you get my stool in your airplane? I had it in mine last week :-) 1
Immelman Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 If its that much apart: Consider changing your engine control cables if original.. see other threads re: throttle cable broke.... my mixture cable broke a while back.... windows seats and panels are nice and all, but dont keep the prop turning... 1
hmasing Posted November 9, 2019 Report Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 11:39 AM, EDNR-Cruiser said: It's really worth to keep a vintage model up to date... - where ever I go, nobody wants to believe that my Green Lady went airborne in November 1966... That's a pretty bird. I did the one-piece windows to my '68 in July, no regerts. I'm planning the cowling mod as well. I covet your wingtips, but it looks like they aren't available anymore :-( If I hit the lotto, I'll by a TBM - and I'll have my Mooney refurbished so it looks like it came out of the factory yesterday. 1
LunkenPilot Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 11:39 AM, EDNR-Cruiser said: It's really worth to keep a vintage model up to date... - where ever I go, nobody wants to believe that my Green Lady went airborne in November 1966... This is exactly what I am going for. I want a nice updated M20F. I love the way it flies. It just needed some big updates.
Bob_Belville Posted November 9, 2019 Report Posted November 9, 2019 @LunkenPilot, is it really a '66F? There were only 3 built that year, ser # 660001-660003. Planes are like automobiles, a '67 model may have been built and certified in '66. '67 is thought of as the first year for the mid body, 536 were built that year, ser 670001-670539.
Captnmack Posted November 11, 2019 Report Posted November 11, 2019 Yeah, I had the same vision except I keep going down Rabbit Holes...I’m good at taking stuff apart. Now, if I can only get Mooneyvated to start going the other way! I PLAN on replacing EVERYTHING that is/was 50 years old.. 2
cliffy Posted November 11, 2019 Report Posted November 11, 2019 Captnmac- I can always put something back together with less parts than the guy that designed it! :-) I think we have very similar paint jobs by way of your wingtip photo 1 1
Marauder Posted November 12, 2019 Report Posted November 12, 2019 14 hours ago, Captnmack said: Yeah, I had the same vision except I keep going down Rabbit Holes...I’m good at taking stuff apart. Now, if I can only get Mooneyvated to start going the other way! I PLAN on replacing EVERYTHING that is/was 50 years old.. Brings back memories...
Marauder Posted November 12, 2019 Report Posted November 12, 2019 Or was that nightmares? I am not sure anymore, it all was a big blur with my wallet being replaced from opening it so many times...
LunkenPilot Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 10:42 AM, Bob_Belville said: @LunkenPilot, is it really a '66F? There were only 3 built that year, ser # 660001-660003. Planes are like automobiles, a '67 model may have been built and certified in '66. '67 is thought of as the first year for the mid body, 536 were built that year, ser 670001-670539. Yes, I is technically a 67 then. It was build and delivered in 1966.
67 m20F chump Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 I’m in the process of doing the same job. Went with 30P+C, 2 G5’s, a 530w, L3 transponder. It’s going slow and I keep coming up with side projects like moving the breaker panel but I am making progress. Keep posting your pics and good luck!
Raptor05121 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 Entire interior gone? Time for zinc chromate. Cheap to apply and peace of mind and would be easier selling it down the road. See if your mechanic can do this 1
LunkenPilot Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Posted July 27, 2020 That took a bit of time...but I am happy with how it turned out.... N9595M_Restoration.mp4 3
carusoam Posted July 27, 2020 Report Posted July 27, 2020 Looks like a brand new M20F! Fresh off the line in Kerrville... -a-
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