Another Cowl Question

rschaller · Post by **rschaller** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 20:44

Good evening, I am finishing a 1939 65CA project and tried to use a 65LA cowl but it seems to be about 2" to short at the rear from the boot cowl and the upper cowl bumps has no clearance for the plugs. Can I use an 11AC upper & lower cowl with nose bowl and will they fit okay to the firewall etc? I give up on the old bug eye cowl for the Continental as I cannot find any salvagable. I am ready at the paint shop but on hold for a cowl. Thanks

Rock

Captgrumps · Post by **Captgrumps** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 21:21

'39 Chief would have to be a 50C possibly converted to a 65C unless the paper work is wrong. No 65CA's in '39. If it had a Lycoming it was a 50LA or possibly 65LB,

Doug

rschaller · Post by **rschaller** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 22:05

Actually the data plate indicates it was certified Jan 5, 1940. It was originally a LA.
Rock

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 07:55

Rock,
My '38 has the 11AC nose bowl. The top and bottom look to be hand fabricated to the required length. The bottom is secured to a ring welded around the motor mount with Adel clamps. This airplane originally had an open cowl and the rear mounting could differ on yours.
Paul

Mackb20 · Post by **Mackb20** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 14:06

I have a 1941 65ca cowl I might be willing to part with for $ or exchange for an 11ac cowl in or about the same condition. contact me for more details. Mike (203)520 -0261