CB-1 Progress
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:38 pm
Hello Hatzers,
With the help of an experienced A&P, my 0-290-D2 is completely assembled and ready. I purchased a J3 Cub nose bowl from Univair and will have to complete the cowling and come up with a way to install an oil cooler. What do you guys think about hanging an oil cooler right out of the bottom of the cowling back at the firewall? I'm thinking this might give the Hatz a nostalgic look and be effective hanging in the slipstream. I know it will add another component of drag, but I know there will not be much room with the carburetor being more aft toward the firewall. All the steel parts have been bead blasted and covered with a two part automotive epoxy primer. I finally found the color I want and will be ordering my paint from PPG Products right away. Planning to paint the steel parts soon and start covering. I am planning on covering using the Airtech system up through primer and PPG paint for the top coats. I still have a long way to go but I'm hoping to start painting when it gets cooler and the humidity drops. I never get tired of working on the Hatz and can't wait to go flyin. Will try to post some pictures soon.
Kevin Conner
With the help of an experienced A&P, my 0-290-D2 is completely assembled and ready. I purchased a J3 Cub nose bowl from Univair and will have to complete the cowling and come up with a way to install an oil cooler. What do you guys think about hanging an oil cooler right out of the bottom of the cowling back at the firewall? I'm thinking this might give the Hatz a nostalgic look and be effective hanging in the slipstream. I know it will add another component of drag, but I know there will not be much room with the carburetor being more aft toward the firewall. All the steel parts have been bead blasted and covered with a two part automotive epoxy primer. I finally found the color I want and will be ordering my paint from PPG Products right away. Planning to paint the steel parts soon and start covering. I am planning on covering using the Airtech system up through primer and PPG paint for the top coats. I still have a long way to go but I'm hoping to start painting when it gets cooler and the humidity drops. I never get tired of working on the Hatz and can't wait to go flyin. Will try to post some pictures soon.
Kevin Conner