National Aeronca Association Bulletin Board

David, Do you have a contact number for Mr. Thompson? I have a 7AC project that needs some parts and I would like to visit him in Jasper to see if he might have any of the items I need. The only number I have is reported as out of service. I live south of Atlanta and could make the drive to Jasper f...

Thanks Nate.
I think we'll go with the standard rib based on your experience.
Chip

John, I did find that drawing, but it is of poor quality and I am still not sure of the dimensions. It looks like the length of the 3-467 channel is 28 1/2" and my copy of the drawing is not readable for the length of the 3-468 channel. I wondered if you or perhaps someone else on the forum mig...

Thanks John. I'll look again, I must have missed it!
Chip

Does anyone have dimensions for locating the forward and aft channels that are used to install the baggage compartment framework? These two pieces were removed from my 7AC frame when the previous owner installed a "greenhouse" modification to the aircraft. I am restoring it to original con...

Nate, I noticed on the photos of your tank installation that the second wing rib appears to be another root rib or an inboard aileron bay rib. Is this a requirement of the wag aero installation process or can a standard main rib be left in the #2 position? We are building up the left wing now and ar...