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Z-EDD 01-29-2015 01:50 PM

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Z-EDD 01-29-2015 01:55 PM

This was an awesome moment!
 
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Z-EDD 01-29-2015 02:07 PM

And the skeleton comes together permanently
 
IMG_0677 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

Paul helped to buck the rivets, thanks Bud!
IMG_0678 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
IMG_0681 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
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IMG_0684 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrAnd what a satisfying moment! These aren't drilled yet. I had to go to work for a couple of weeks and did not want to rush it, so that'll be waiting for me when I get back. Then I need to get the right wing to the same stage.:)

VPYVO 01-31-2015 05:50 AM

Looking good
 
Hi Ed,
Looking good.
Will be in Zim in September for our Saints 40th reunion. Planning on catching up with the other RV guys then. Will add you to the list if I may and meet up.
Been too long between drinks at the MFC!
Cheers Rob

Z-EDD 01-31-2015 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPYVO (Post 955066)
Hi Ed,
Looking good.
Will be in Zim in September for our Saints 40th reunion. Planning on catching up with the other RV guys then. Will add you to the list if I may and meet up.
Been too long between drinks at the MFC!
Cheers Rob

Great Rob, look me up when you're here, I'm always up for a beer at MFC!

Z-EDD 05-04-2015 01:29 PM

Two Wings!
 
Getting the right wing into the stand and then working on the leading edge

IMG_0698 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
IMG_0701 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
Caitlin is always very helpful with clecos!

Z-EDD 05-04-2015 01:38 PM

And on to the tank
 
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The well known "Checkoway method" of drilling the rear baffle. This shows the five holes that can be reached on the inboard Bracket. Used a 12 inch bit to drill these.
IMG_0711 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

And here's the access to the outboard bracket. Yes the 12 inch bit got away from me a as I withdrew it. Looks worse than it is.
IMG_0712 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
And this is after removing the skin and ribs and drilling the remaining brackets.
Very easy and accurate method.

Z-EDD 05-04-2015 01:42 PM

Inboard rib prep
 
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Z-EDD 05-04-2015 01:49 PM

More tank stuff
 
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IMG_0809 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
IMG_0810 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
IMG_0725 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr
IMG_0811 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

This is where the sender will mount in the left tank, through the rear baffle and into the second tank bay. I used the spare cover plate and match drilled it to the rear baffle before using my band saw to cut out the stiffener ring. Although I match drilled it to the outside, I will mount it inside, with dimples in the baffle and countersinks in the stiffener as per the ribs.

Z-EDD 07-28-2015 01:41 PM

Progress on the tanks
 
IMG_0744 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

Dimpling the tank skins

IMG_0743 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

Standard pickup in the right tank.

IMG_0739 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

Anti hangup guides Mark 1.

IMG_0747 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

How's my dimpling?

IMG_0749 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr

First prosealing :eek:


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