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PatrickW
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DaveG601XL
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 Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: Re: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Patrick,
I remember it being 12' 6". Also, one end was a bit heavier than the other. Place this end towards the front.
Have fun!
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SkipperClyde
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Mine measures 1/2 inch under 16 feet
Skipperclyde
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DaveG601XL
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:53 am Post subject: Re: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Skipperclyde,
Just to clarify it for Patrick, was your box just for the fuselage kit or the entire airplane kit? I am glad mine wasn't that big as I never would have gotten a 16' box home using my pickup truck. It has a 6.5' bed with a 1.5' tailgate. That 8' bed was barely enough to haul my 12.5' crate home. I never would have made it with a 16' crate!
Good luck,
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SkipperClyde
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:49 am Post subject: Re: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Dave
You are correct, mine is the quick build kit.
Thanks for catching my mistake.
SkipperClyde
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alhays(at)hickoryhillfarm
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:49 am Post subject: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Patrick,
My 601XL fuselage kit (including canopy, landing gear and controls
kits) was in a crate 4 feet wide and 10 1/2 feet long. I wouldn't want
to bet on all crates for the same component kits being the same length.
It may vary depending on the dimensions of crating material on hand at
the factory and how they can use it with minimum waste of material and
time. My parts probably would have fit in a crate of slightly smaller
length, width and height but at more cost of time and wood scraps to
dispose of.
The crate for the 701 kit I received early last year was about 12 1/2
feet long as I recall. I was glad they used screws throughout the
crate which made it easy to take apart without damaging the lumber and
plywood and nearly all the screws are reusable. The crate materials
make real nice shelves to hold all the parts out of harms way till
you're ready for them.
Unfortunately, the 601XL fuselage kit was assembled with only a few
screws but mostly gunned roofing and framing nails. It's more trouble
to take apart without damaging the material or oneself and the crate
isn't as strong. I hope there is a worthwhile savings at the factory
end by changing to nails.
I found that my 5x10 utility trailer with ramp/tailgate worked okay
with the ramp folded down into the bed and the crate on top. It stuck
out the back some but I had the heavier end to the front and could have
added weight to the front if needed.
Al
ZenVair601XL starting fuselage
CH 701 on "back burner"
On Sep 25, 2007, at 3:09 PM, PatrickW wrote:
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Can anyone tell me exactly how long the crate is for the 601XL
fuselage component kit...? So I can arrange for a trailer. I
couldn't find it in the archives.
I learned the hard way (with my wing kit) that there's a BIG
difference between "12 feet" and "12 feet 6 inches". Especially when
you try to use a 12 foot trailer with a tailgate... 
Thanks,
Patrick
XLCorvair
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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:17 am Post subject: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Patrick, If you will call Zenith, they will give you the exact dimensions of your crate.
Jay in Dallas, 601XL N3630J
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On Sep 25, 2007, at 3:09 PM, PatrickW wrote:
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> Can anyone tell me exactly how long the crate is for the 601XL
> fuselage component kit...? So I can arrange for a trailer. I
> couldn't find it in the archives.
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> I learned the hard way (with my wing kit) that there's a BIG
> difference between "12 feet" and "12 feet 6 inches". Especially when
> you try to use a 12 foot trailer with a tailgate...
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> Thanks,
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> Patrick
> XLCorvair
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=136392#136392
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PatrickW
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| Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:50 am Post subject: Re: 601XL Fuselage Component Crate Length? |
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Crate shipped today.
Shirley said it's 127" x 49" x 28" and weighs 357 lbs.
601XL fuselage, controls, and gear.
Woo Hoo!
PatrickW
XL/Corvair
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