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Topic: 701 FOR SALE |
John75142
Replies: 0
Views: 1527
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:59 am Subject: 701 FOR SALE |
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As so of you may remember a while back I was toying with the idea of selling my 701 project.
I have decided to do so, if anyone is interested please feel free to c ... |
Topic: 2 More fun videos :) |
John75142
Replies: 10
Views: 8645
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:57 pm Subject: 2 More fun videos :) |
Da#n the PC it's still funny and who gives a SH&T it if has nothing to do
with aircraft it's just good fun.
John Short(Scratch building 701) 60% done/99% to go
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: Prop Pitch |
John75142
Replies: 5
Views: 3117
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:46 am Subject: Prop Pitch |
Seems like I recall others setting @ 12 deg. but not 100% sure as I do not have this set up.
John (Scratch building 701) 50% done/100% to go
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: HDPE fuel tanks |
John75142
Replies: 32
Views: 20071
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:02 pm Subject: HDPE fuel tanks |
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I am working on developing a set of tanks for the 701 made of HDPE. Would anyone be interested when I get this worked out.
CREATIVE SIGNWORKS
1168 Byron Rd.
Kaufman ... |
Topic: DO NOT ARCHIVE |
John75142
Replies: 0
Views: 1615
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:32 pm Subject: DO NOT ARCHIVE |
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Chuck if your still with the list would you please email your new email.
CREATIVE SIGNWORKS
1168 Byron Rd.
Kaufman, Tx 75142
John & Mindy Short
972-9 ... |
Topic: Kit or Scratch? |
John75142
Replies: 16
Views: 10380
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:40 pm Subject: Kit or Scratch? |
I personally have found all materials locally and by my best guess it should
cost about half of the kit price if not more. And with the fact that you are
going to screw up a few parts being able t ... |
Topic: Possible 701 for sale |
John75142
Replies: 1
Views: 1900
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:10 am Subject: Possible 701 for sale |
I am not 100% sure as of yet but I may have to sale my 701 project and just was wondering if there would be any interest in a partially completed 701.
Fuselage is on wheels and has tail section ... |
Topic: VW Conversion |
John75142
Replies: 3
Views: 3852
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:53 pm Subject: VW Conversion |
Have not got the point of purchase yet but that is the route I plan on
going. The GP 2276 with 1.6/1 reduction 105 HP air-cooled.
I'm just saving up for the expense and not yet there or I would a ... |
Topic: Should the lists have been split? |
John75142
Replies: 30
Views: 22636
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:39 pm Subject: Should the lists have been split? |
I vote to keep it split. Lot less BS since 701 made the split.
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: Main landing gear |
John75142
Replies: 0
Views: 2606
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:47 pm Subject: Main landing gear |
I am in the process of installing axles to the main gear. Plans show welding a 3/4" bolt to a plate that is then bolted via 4-1/4" bolts to the outside of the main gear.
What would b ... |
Topic: Main gear axles |
John75142
Replies: 0
Views: 2697
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:45 pm Subject: Main gear axles |
I am at the point of installing the wheels, I have purchased 6" wheels & axle kits from Great plains. The plans show welding a 3/4" bolt into this square plate and bolting them to the ... |
Topic: Zenith 912 instrument package for sale |
John75142
Replies: 2
Views: 3810
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 6:31 am Subject: Zenith 912 instrument package for sale |
I would like it all, what your best price?
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: 7F5-2SP Pitch |
John75142
Replies: 4
Views: 4931
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:42 pm Subject: 7F5-2SP Pitch |
My plans show A-5 pitch 40.
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: Work table fix. |
John75142
Replies: 5
Views: 5960
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 4:07 am Subject: Work table fix. |
I tried this very approach with unusable results. I used self leveling floor
prep for laying tile over the top of the plywood. would have worked fine I
think had I sealed the plywood prior to usin ... |
Topic: Basic questions |
John75142
Replies: 9
Views: 10465
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:06 am Subject: Basic questions |
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I have about 350 hours in so far and have the fuse near completion firewall
back. 1 wing is 3/4 done, all the tail is done but not mounted and have 1
slat, 1 aileron complete p ... |
Topic: Snow Load on the top |
John75142
Replies: 1
Views: 3353
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:02 pm Subject: Snow Load on the top |
I have done the same on mine. I ran "L" angles straight down the center
top-bottom and diagonally on both sides to help with the oil canning. It
really does tighten up all the large area ... |
Topic: NO Battery box in my 701. Support only COMMENTS, CRITICISM. |
John75142
Replies: 4
Views: 5595
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:24 am Subject: NO Battery box in my 701. Support only COMMENTS, CRITICISM. |
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I'm no inspector but it looks pretty good to me. Where to you plan on
mounting it?
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: Four New Email Lists At Matronics!! |
John75142
Replies: 1
Views: 2133
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:25 pm Subject: Four New Email Lists At Matronics!! |
Thank god I'm so sick of reading about all the BS except building and flying
I could shoot myself in the foot I think it would be better.
Thanks Matt
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
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Topic: Rivet Gun Recommendation? |
John75142
Replies: 23
Views: 21628
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:54 am Subject: Rivet Gun Recommendation? |
Look on ebay they have hundreds, bought one for $40 and have built over half
of my 701 without any problems. Just add a little oil and maybe make an
adjustment now and then.
John (Scratch build ... |
Topic: Powder coating |
John75142
Replies: 5
Views: 3875
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:55 am Subject: Powder coating |
I am at the point of joining the rear fuselage and cabin, installing the cabin frame and got to wondering.
Is there any reason not to powder coat the steel items such as the cabin frame, gear stru ... |
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