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Do you know if she is in transit? or is she in Japan? Has she left the US? Goodness, the anticipation level would be enough to trigger a mild heart rhythm. Ya do know, "Patience is a virtue" and it is NOT gained easily!!! Keep us informed, we are pulling for ya!!
If you know town name, it might be available through town historian. Feds would have record of storage yard, but that could be a convoluted journey. Have ya stopped and talked to any "oldtimers"?
Wonder what would create such a dramatic and "sharp" trough from an aircraft in straight and level flight? I see a "wake" type disturbance. In the pic, it appears that the bomber has her nose up, which would cause her prop wash to blow back and down. Maybe??? Good photo, Chaplain. =)
Welcome aboard! M1009s are fun to work on/with. Sounds like ya got a some work ahead of ya, at least she's runnin. =) parts are pretty available.....LOTS of wise CUCV guyz on here (I'm not one of them, but I'm learning )
Good luck and ENJOY!! Most NEVER attempt an adventure like this. It is an adventure. Things can and sometimes do go wrong. Credit cards are simple insurance and peace of mind. (those with high limits that is) Whatever comes along, remember that helps isn't far away here on S.S. I remember...
Those guys looked like they were used to that type of work. (I am not, that's for sure) Truck looks great! It is exactly what I would like to do to the Raven Deuce after selling my singled out M923a1.
Thinkin of doin this to the Raven Deuce. Did you notice a big improvement Glen? Would have to do the complete set, plus a couple "spares"....... Green Iron adds up! LOL
No, I did not make any hangers out of wire. I made mine from steel flat stock. Only had to make one. The rest transferred over from prior exhaust system. You could make them from bailing wire, I am sure that many have! LOL If motor moves that much, might be something else wrong too. Bad...
Part numbers are as follows.... Most were Walker brand.
Mufflers..............18247
R tail pipe...........43941
L tail pipe...........44826
R short bend.......41334
L short bend.......42700
R exhaust..........45869
L exhaust..........45870
2.25 clamps and 2.5 clamps 35337 and35413
exhaust...