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Old 05-20-2013 | 04:49 AM
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Default RE: mechanism for making a retractable tailhook on Hellcat?

Nice job on the tail hook. Since you used alum tube why not fill it with lead? Lead shot or even steel bb's should add the weight you need and not effect the cg much.