ORIGINAL: NCIS
I tore out the old ribs where the main gear goes so there will be enough room for the large retracts. I am using 1/4'' aircraft ply for the new ribs and maple rails. Everything is supported by hardwood 3/4'' triangle stock and 3/8'' square maple. I am now figuring out where I need to set the rails. I also cut some 1/8'' ply to raise the front of the bottom just beyond the wide air intakes and oil coolers. You will see it in the pix. It isn't glued in yet but I will do that last after both retracts are in and working.
Gary,
Thanx I got the air lines and quick connects today. Now I can run the lines to the gear. Did you get my check yet?
Yes, came yesterday. Glad to help Barry.
One note for you. Bruce told me that the air line they use has 'memory'. You can expand it slightly with an awl or similar tool, slide it on, and it will collapse around the barb and never leak. Those disconnects are bullet proof as well. Did you check with him about his '1 in-4 out' air fittings? Thought that might save some air line.
Gary