[f-AA] Aluminum wheel pants

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

After removing 3 lbs of bondo and fiberglass (inside and outside) and two horrible patches on the outside…….even if they have lots of work to be done they look a lot better. These are original Aeronca made pieces and still have the original metal stamps inside!
Rafael
(One not done and the other still to fix)

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[Mark Peterson]

Very nice!!

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On Sep 21, 2025, at 11:32 AM, 'Botijo G' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:



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['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Thanks, these are turning to be a lot of work after all.  I was able to extract the side design from this pic and scale it out.

Can’t wait to have them painted!

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On Sep 21, 2025, at 11:36 AM, Mark Peterson <mrpet...@msn.com> wrote:

 Very nice!!

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[Joe Doherty]

Looks fantastic!

Joseph Doherty Jr.
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[Mark Peterson]

I did the same for the Chief and I figured out this year why some were a different design.  Apparently in a few ads, they had an artist clean up a photo and the artist changed the pant scheme.  You can’t find a period photo of a pant with that different scheme in the production run.  1946 photoshop.

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On Sep 21, 2025, at 12:13 PM, 'Botijo G' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:

 Thanks, these are turning to be a lot of work after all.  I was able to extract the side design from this pic and scale it out.

Can’t wait to have them painted!

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Interesting! Yeah I think they did improvised quite a bit lol

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On Sep 21, 2025, at 1:33 PM, Mark Peterson <mrpet...@msn.com> wrote:

 I did the same for the Chief and I figured out this year why some were a different design.  Apparently in a few ads, they had an artist clean up a photo and the artist changed the pant scheme.  You can’t find a period photo of a pant with that different scheme in the production run.  1946 photoshop.

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[Richard Murray]

Excellent work Rafael. 

I think you just like to work ;))😜 

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Thanks! Well I like doing it right and hopefully this will be as original as I can get it.

It’s a love/hate relationship, sometimes the old lady wins, sometimes I do. Must ofthe time it’s the airplane but I’m just a tab more stubborn that it is ha!

And don’t worry, I have a 46 chief to do next but this time I have experience!

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On Sep 21, 2025, at 10:26 PM, Richard Murray <murra...@gmail.com> wrote:



[James Beckman]

If anyone needs a set of wheel pants for a prewar, i have a pair that ivwas going to put on mine when i had it. They need some work but you can have them for ups from wisconsin. Contact me if interested and i will mail pictures.  

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Subject: Re: [f-AA] Aluminum wheel pants

 

You will be amazed at the difference in performance of the pre-war vs the post-war

I flew my 65CA this morning before the needed rains and it was heavenly in zero wind on grass.

[Richard Murray]

UPS is going to kill you. Bet it's over $300 

Richard in OH who tried to ship a pair of 11AC wheel pants from Ohio to Kansas until they told me the price 

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

I’m curious to see if there is a change in performance with or with out them

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On Sep 22, 2025, at 1:01 PM, Richard Murray <murra...@gmail.com> wrote:



[Joe Farrelly]

Total, right?  Not $300 for shipping.

['Ken McClelland' via aeronca]

He’s talking about 2 full wheel pants. The weight isn’t bad but the size box and destination could get interesting on price. Thats a check with all carriers item to see who’s cheapest. 

Ken 

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On Sep 22, 2025, at 6:41 PM, Joe Farrelly <joe_fa...@hotmail.com> wrote:



[Richard Murray]

It is box size and destination that drives the price. The weight is insignificant.

[James Beckman]

Sorry I even made the offer. I live 100 miles from EAA Next time I'm up there I give them to eaa

Just thought someone with a prewar might want. Have not been on this site for a couple of years. Guess times have change. I don't need the strees.

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['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Can I get some pics I’m interested

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On Sep 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM, James Beckman <j....@hotmail.com> wrote:



[James Beckman]

Sorry i cant believe how hostile this site has gotten yedars ago i sent you a dash trim i copied from my 41. Best wishes

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['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Yup and it’s inside my ‘46 which is next in the restoration. Hopping to start on it next year after my ‘38 it’s done. I don’t mi d paying for the shipping .  Thank you for all you help and postings 

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On Sep 22, 2025, at 5:24 PM, James Beckman <j....@hotmail.com> wrote:



[John Rodkey]

Hi, James. I didn't sense hostility - I think it was just a reality check that shipping costs are really high for these large objects. We're still a friendly bunch.

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[j...@joea.com]

John,

Totally agree, that was my feeling as well.

Joe A

Very nice!!

After removing 3 lbs of bondo and fiberglass (inside and outside) and two horrible patches on the outside.......even if they have lots of work to be done they look a lot better.  These are original Aeronca made pieces and still have the original metal stamps inside!

[Mark Peterson]

Jim, I didn’t read it with any malice intended or unintended.  Hope your have a good day and welcome back!

Mark

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On Sep 24, 2025, at 9:41 PM, j...@joea.com wrote: