Panel work continues

Well it's a blank canvas to start a new panel and there is plenty of room for the lightweight new E.I. Instruments. 

 

BootCowl work

I had some time this weekend to work on the boot cowl. I have been mocking it up for some time, but I had not yet committed to drilling holes.

Well Got the doors dry fitted and finally drilled holes for where the bootcowl secures to the door frame. 

Next I need to work on the Bootcowl to Firewall. Im assuming there is a fire proof material or sealant that goes between that. Greg Lucas suggested ProSeal. 

 

Panel and cowling work.

 This weekend I had a few minutes to play with the panel. I measured the holes for the glove boxes that I will eventually build. 

I also messed with the trim pieces for the windshield. This is part of dry fitting everything for the boot cowl and windshields. I need to ensure that everything is right before I drill the first hole, because once that hole is drilled, Im commiting to these boot cowlings that I have made. 

Panel work Feb

 I got some time at the hangar today, so I worked at adding the bottom and top pieces to the panel. I started with the piano hinge and attached the lower panel with #8 nut plates and then drilled the upper panel. 

This gave me the chance to then shape the panel with a sander to get the proper fit. I have a lot of nut plates to add but that will be the next visit, then I can start with cutting holes for instruments. 

How strong is a Stinson 108?

 This happened at an airport in north text year ago, but the 108 is holding up the Cherokee!