Hello. I owned a Zodiac 601HDS for 10 years. I sold it a couple of years ago to a very nice fellow in North Carolina. I did not build it. It was built by a gentleman in Elmira.
I think that the 601 HDS is an under appreciated airplane.
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Hi Douglas,
I would be glad to, however, I sold NG601GE last year and it is now in Wisconsin and owned by Cliff Mattson. Sorry! Perhaps he will do as you ask.
Hi Douglas,
Great to add you as a friend. The 601 is an awesome airplane with appropriate minor changes.. I'll try to dig up some info on your question
Louie
Hi Doug
you can send money to talk1955@gmail.com
Mark
Douglas can you give me a call 502-830-8301 Jeff
Doug
I start with replacing the >058 front tube with one fabricated from .120 wall chrome moly.
most Zeniths are destroyed when the tube folds under the plane.
There is a Die Spring chart to select from that list compression weight and inches.
For example 200 pounds to compress 1 inch etc.
I use a red one that I get from Fastenal. 30-40 bucks.
I might still have some in bags.
I have made the top plates and also bought just that part from Jan at Viking.
My cell is 812-767-3545 and my email is danpohl1951@gmail.com
I could text you some photos.
what model and engine are you building?
Dan
Hello. I owned a Zodiac 601HDS for 10 years. I sold it a couple of years ago to a very nice fellow in North Carolina. I did not build it. It was built by a gentleman in Elmira.
I think that the 601 HDS is an under appreciated airplane.
What model 601 are you building?
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