Guys,
Right now the lead time in our shop is about 2 weeks for engine
mounts, wing attach fittings, or anything made of 4130 or aluminum.
Bobby Murty
Hatconversions.com
719-240-4244
> WW is working real hard right now trying to catch up on orders plus
> getting
> the fifth bearing and crank issues dealt with. I am waiting for a KR
> mount
> as well and believe me - after seeing some of other people's work and some
> of
> the mounts that William and I have had to cut apart and remake - it is
> well
> worth the wait for one of his mounts. They have been tested and mother
> approved! Be patient - it is well worth it. Now, if you have a well
> qualified TIG
> welder build the mount for you, stress relieve it and paint it then go
> ahead.
> There is more that goes into a mount than you may realize. Also
> understand that WW's mounts are designed to put your thrust and hub right
> where it
> needs to be for his KR cowl and spinner. There are a few guys flying
> with them
> now. Send WW a photo of the airplane with note saying - this is where Im
> at
> and am just waiting on a mount and Im sure you will be higher up on the
> schedule. A lot of people want him to build them a mount or an engine
> and they
> havent even ordered the plans or purchased a plane yet. He tends to get
> stuff
> out to those who are ready for the parts at that time. I know its not
> easy
> when you have the bug but be patient. I actually went down to the
> Corvair
> college and helped out for a couple days and the Monday after the college
> was
> over I cut all the steel for my mount and he welded it up in front of me
> and
> showed me his process of building them and the reasons why he does them a
> certain way. A shrude dude!
> Remember as well, there are 800 or more of us wanting parts and only
> one
> of him....Call down and talk to him or Merle.
> Bill and 41768
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