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Old 06-15-2012, 04:05 AM
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Default Dayton @ DJM Manufacturing. AAAA++++

Dayton builds the throttle/mixture/prop quadrants a lot of us use. I recently bought a 3-lever quadrant from another builder, and needed to replace the mixture knob, as the anodizing had been removed and it was painted white. I called Dayton and asked him if he had replacement knobs, fully expecting to be quoted a price. He said 'send it to me, and I will send you a replacement.' No mention of price or shipping. The replacement knob arrived the other day - looks great. These are the kinds of folks we need to support as well as we can. If you need a quadrant, buy it from him! His are as attractive and functional as others that are MUCH more expensive.
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Old 06-15-2012, 06:50 AM
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Definitely do business with Dayton!!Honest, straightforward, good designs....what more could you want?

We've got his throttle quadrants on a couple of planes, and put his tail wheel on the -3....saved us almost a pound WAY back there on the tail - and I have yet to notice any wear on it after 110 hours.

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Old 06-15-2012, 07:35 AM
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At Golden West, I was regularly asked two questions. Who painted our -3? (GLO Custom) Whose throttle console is that? (Dayton's). People REALLY took notice of the attractive console.
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Old 06-15-2012, 11:35 AM
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Dayton is the best. A true RV guy

My throttle goes way back, and I had a similar experience with knobs after he sat in my 8 and Oshkosh and said "this is a really old quadrant with these knobs"

I also love his tailwheel.

Pretty sure we are still friends!
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:48 PM
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Dayton is a great all around guy. He has helped me out multiple times. I think at one point he offered me his shirt off his back.
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Old 06-15-2012, 06:31 PM
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Dayton is a great guy, no question about it.

I had the chance to get to know him after buying one of his TQ's on Roberta's recommendation and then installing it in my -9. Later on he sold me one of his tailwheels and like his TQ, the thing is just outstanding.

Thanks for the cool products and the friendship Dayton.
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