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Author: | leewwalton [ Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:55 am ] |
Post subject: | N51863 Upgraded |
After several months of painting, wiring, plumbing and glasswork I'm happy to announce that I've completed and delivered Wendell Green's bird back to him (this is his second delivery, the first was in 1989). She finally got the upgrade and going through she deserved and I can confidently say for all intents and purposes Wendell now has a brand new (40 year old) "Super T-18". The list is too long to include but in short ... Converted from carb to fuel injection (tuned for 220hp) Full Garmin suite installed, <2> G5, GNX-375, GTR-200, GMC 507 Autopilot Electronics International GCR-30P/C installed Interior repainted Anything on the exterior that needed a 'refresh' was repainted. Existing vacuum, primer, fuel system removed. All engine instruments/sensors removed. Full King stack and associated indicators removed. Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: "Papa Blue"/"Baby Blue" as Jamie calls them .. |
Author: | fulcrumflyer [ Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
Nice. Spanky |
Author: | James Grahn [ Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
Dang that’s purty! Cubes |
Author: | chadmaisel2 [ Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:28 am ] |
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Wow, that looks fantastic. Wendell, if you ever decide to sell that beautiful baby please let me know. |
Author: | bradc16 [ Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:29 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
She is a slick looking bird. Can't wait to go for a ride... |
Author: | pmandel [ Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
Momma Mia, my little N118BC is envious... |
Author: | MarcG [ Sat Apr 24, 2021 11:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
Beautiful! |
Author: | pmandel [ Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:09 am ] |
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We need to line up all of Lee's creations side by side at KOSH. How many blue/blue/white Walton planes are gonna be there? Mine will! |
Author: | leewwalton [ Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
Ah but there's a red one out there as well ... I'm in the process of rebuilding my 2021 project right now ... 'Puppy 2' ... the paint scheme and colors will diverge from my norm this time. Actually one of the best built T-18's I've ever seen. Stay tuned for the end result pics. |
Author: | James Grahn [ Sat May 22, 2021 11:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: N51863 Upgraded |
Some mighty fancy Thorps out there. Way to go! Cubes |
Author: | chadmaisel2 [ Mon May 24, 2021 7:14 pm ] |
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Love the seats! |
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