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Friday, October 31, 2025

Cooling system, tubes and hoses

 












By Brian Chesteen at October 31, 2025 No comments yet, please add a comment!
Labels: Engine, Powerplant

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

More exhaust install

 













By Brian Chesteen at October 28, 2025 No comments yet, please add a comment!
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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Heat muff build and install, started exhaust

 










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Labels: Engine, Powerplant

Saturday, October 25, 2025

More work on new radiator install














By Brian Chesteen at October 25, 2025 No comments yet, please add a comment!
Labels: Cowling, Engine, Powerplant

Thursday, October 23, 2025

New radiator installation

 












By Brian Chesteen at October 23, 2025 No comments yet, please add a comment!
Labels: Cowling, Engine, Powerplant

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Trial fitting the interior

 Here I temporarily put the interior in the cockpit so I could get an idea of what areas will remain exposed.









By Brian Chesteen at October 11, 2025 No comments yet, please add a comment!
Labels: Interior, Paint
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