REFLECTOR:Cowl Fasteners
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reflector@tvbf.org
Sat, 19 Apr 2003 01:34:32 EDT
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Scott,
I have seen quite a few Velocities that look great, until you get to the
cowl line.
It seems like the heat from the engine and sun cause some warping (although
minimal) along the wing/cowl joint line. I just didn't like that so I
changed it. My cowls are held on with hidden piano hinge (similar to
Lancairs & RVs). It was a pain to do, but I am thrilled with the results.
The only place I need fasteners is along the bottom fuselage to cowl joint.
The rest is completely hidden.
There is probably an easier way.... but I tend to be, umm, different.
Kurt Winker.
173 FGE Aluminum V-6 Chevy
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I have seen quite a few Velocities that look great, until you get to the co=
wl line. <BR>
It seems like the heat from the engine and sun cause some warping (although=20=
minimal) along the wing/cowl joint line. I just didn't like that so I=20=
changed it. My cowls are held on with hidden piano hinge (similar to L=
ancairs & RVs). It was a pain to do, but I am thrilled with the re=
sults. The only place I need fasteners is along the bottom fuselage to=
cowl joint. The rest is completely hidden. <BR>
<BR>
There is probably an easier way.... but I tend to be, umm, diffe=
rent. <BR>
<BR>
Kurt Winker. <BR>
173 FGE Aluminum V-6 Chevy </FONT></HTML>
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