Interior Panels (Champ)

Terry B. · Post by **Terry B.** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 20:10

I can use most of my interior panels with some clean-up (I am not installing interior over the panels).

I am looking for a source for the insert panel that is mounted on the left front panel where the fuel shut-off is and the mag switch. I am trying to restore my champ to origional condition so I will be using a B & S type mag switch. I do not really want to try to make a forming block and hammer out a new one if I don't have to.

Since I am new, I should let you know what my interest are. I volunteer at a (up-and coming) aviation museum that focuses on First Flight, WWI, and the "Golden Age" of aviation. When you have a few extra minutes, check out www.vintageaviation.org (soon to be www.pioneerflightmuseum.org ). Our most recent completion is the Fokker Tri-Plane with a Le'Rone rotory engine. We are now working to recover one of our Thomas Morse Scouts as well as completing our second Scout at the same time. After that we may do the Rearwind Sporster or we have most of the fittings for a Farman.

Thanks in advance for your support and help.

Terry B
N2096E

Post by **joea** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 20:41

Terry,

Welcome on board. I have seen these plates that hold the fuel and mag controls from time to time on Ebay, or possibly someone might have an extra on the list.

Baring that, you could probably get one from either Wag-Aero, Univair or ACA.

Joe A

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 23:37

Wasn't Don Jones tooling up to stamp the insert?

Terry, glad to have you here! One of these day's I want to head over and check out your Canuck and D-VII. Growing up at Old Rhinebeck many moons ago; I still have a soft spot for the really old stuff.

nkh

james gevay · Post by **james gevay** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 08:53

Ask around to see if there is a aircraft salvage yard that deals with older planes. Sometimes these guys collect planes and parts for years and have all kinds of parts around.
Check out any local Fly-Markets, probably a long shot, but you might get lucky.
Check out small airports where Champs hang out, and ask around if there are any Champs on the field. The owners may have some extra or spare parts.
Other than that, what Joe said might be your best bet, although that may take some time.
Good luck!

Love those little Thomas-Morse planes.