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Instrument panel paint or treatment

What paint or treatment did you use on your instrument panel?  I'm leaning toward dark gray or black with a flat or wrinkle finish to conce…

Started by Larry Winger in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

9 Sep 21, 2011
Reply by Phill Barnes

Baggage Back

Group, I am trying to get the Baggage Back 75F5-2 asssembled and am having problems with drawings and part numbers, I think?   I have editi…

Started by Dr. Edward L. Olds III in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

8 Sep 20, 2011
Reply by Luiz Guerreiro

Using the Aerocarb carburetor with a conventional throttle control.

I noted the posting elsewhere in this forum offering an Aerocarb carburetor, and the device appealed to me. However, it requires a reversin…

Started by Jim B Belcher in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

2 Sep 19, 2011
Reply by Jim B Belcher

Seat Construction

I'm considering having my seats built-up locally from the seat pan and back that Zenith supplies in the 750 kit. Hi-Tech Foams quoted me $2…

Started by John Austin in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

12 Sep 18, 2011
Reply by Jim B Belcher

Headliner Iinstallation

 I originally planned to just Scotchbrite and clearcoat the ceiling in the baggage area on my 750 build. I'm now thinking I would rather in…

Started by John Austin in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

1 Sep 15, 2011
Reply by Don Herbel

Rudder Kit

I've ordered the rudder kit and the plans set. Do I build the rudder using the plans or does the kit come with it's own set of instructions?

Started by Dan Sherburn in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

3 Sep 11, 2011
Reply by Jonathan Porter

750 Wings

I'm starting a 750 build by purchasing plans and sub kits "as I go". Being I'm in Michigan and winter is comming, I'm starting in a basemen…

Started by Dan Sherburn in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

3 Sep 10, 2011
Reply by Bob McDonald

Fuel Senders

701 Wings kit just arrived. Seriously thinking about putting the fuel senders on top of the tanks.  Anybody found a good way to avoid the s…

Started by Roger Wibbels in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

2 Sep 2, 2011
Reply by Roger Wibbels

Tires CH750/701

Hi all I am looking at fitting new tires to my 750  Has anyone fitted different tires to their 701/750 I wish to keep the standard Matco ri…

Started by Allan / Zenair Australia in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

3 Sep 2, 2011
Reply by Peter Bennett

To Powder Coat or Not to Powder Coat

I have noticed a number of builders saying that they need to remove the paint from steel parts where the parts contact a bearing surface. I…

Started by Ken Ryan in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

6 Aug 30, 2011
Reply by Jimmy Young

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