KR>reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-22 Thread John Gotschall
On Sat, 2008-11-22 at 13:04 -0800, BOB AND MONIQUE wrote: > John > I had some years ago , ran out , good stuff > Where did you get yours ? Aluminum Welding Rods WEEKS DISTRIBUTORS 36 Caroline Drive TAYLORS, SOUTH CAROLINA 29687 (800) 547-9353 www.durafix.com jg > BOB LALONDE BC Ca

KR> reworking my old KR-2/gas welding

2008-11-22 Thread Darren Crompton
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KR>reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-22 Thread BOB AND MONIQUE
John I had some years ago , ran out , good stuff Where did you get yours ? BOB LALONDE BC Canada - Original Message - From: "John Gotschall" had a pin hole in it that I "soldered" up with "aluminum weld rod" from Weeks. , but never imagined I'd ever be able to solder aluminum so easily

KR> reworking my old KR-2/gas welding

2008-11-22 Thread Larry H.
link below. http://www.tinmantech.com/html/kent_white.php Larry H. From: John Gotschall To: KRnet Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:44:15 AM Subject: Re: KR>reworking my old KR-2 Has anyone made aluminum tanks in the same size and shape as the origi

KR>reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-22 Thread John Gotschall
Has anyone made aluminum tanks in the same size and shape as the original fiberglass method and just foam/glassed into place the aluminum ones? And on that subject, My 20+ year old aluminum tank (forward of the instrument panel) had a pin hole in it that I "soldered" up with "aluminum weld rod"

KR> reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-21 Thread Brian Kraut
I added wing tanks in the stubs of my first KR. and did the bottom similar to what you are describing. Started with the plane upside down. Cut big rectangle out from rear spar to forward spar and put sides and front and back in the area with foam. I made a lip on what was to be the tank botto

KR> reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-20 Thread Larry H.
: Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:35:33 AM Subject: KR> reworking my old KR-2 Now for the fuel tanks.. My engine and panel for N611GB are complete enough to start work on the 20 years of hangar rash and airframe issues. I have a few wing tank questions.. The notes that came with my plane indicate

KR> reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-20 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi John Lining/repairing the wing tanks. I did this to my KR2, though mine leaked due to an accident. Sorry not photos of the work, I'm camera shy. Here are a couple of points to ponder: - Use vinyl ester resin - Old tank surfaces must be ground with a grinder to ensure a good bond. (Rememb

KR> reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-20 Thread Paul & Karen Smith
...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of John Gotschall Sent: Friday, 21 November 2008 1:36 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> reworking my old KR-2 Now for the fuel tanks.. My engine and panel for N611GB are complete enough to start work on the 20 years of hangar rash and airframe issues. I have a few wing tank questi

KR> reworking my old KR-2

2008-11-20 Thread John Gotschall
Now for the fuel tanks.. My engine and panel for N611GB are complete enough to start work on the 20 years of hangar rash and airframe issues. I have a few wing tank questions.. The notes that came with my plane indicate one wing tank leaks. I don't know what material was used to make them, epox