Lift struts

jtflyer · Post by **jtflyer** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 23:20

Does anyone know if all pre war chiefs have steel lift(wing)struts? and
are they the same as post war chiefs? Thanks, Jeff 41'65CA

Captgrumps · Post by **Captgrumps** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 23:37

Only the prewar 65CA (mid '40 to 41) had steel struts. They attached different than the previous aluminum struts. Will have to check for the the rest of your question.

Doug

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 08:19

hey jeff i have looked in every barn and rundown airport in the midwest good luck. i needed one myself and u can buy them at univair$$$$ so pete plumb from woodwing specicalty is building a jig for the 65ca and 65lb struts woodwingdoc@yahoo.com if you need any more info give me a call
rob
309-945-5073

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 08:28

I,ve got a few aluminum struts in the barn. If someone needs to borrow one let me know. They may be serviceable???
I do have one steel strut but it's in bad shape, I think it's a rear.
Paul

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 13:06

ya the jig would be for the front steel struts

shorty · Post by **shorty** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 15:28

Ours had steel, I know this because they were showing a tad of surface rust.

jtflyer · Post by **jtflyer** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 20:13

Rob, when do you think, those front struts will be available? Jeff 41'65CA