gmosh(at)charter.net
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 Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject: baggage compartment |
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Fellow Commando's - need your help.
When I purchased my '54 Areo Commander 560, the interior had basically been completely gutted including the baggage compartment. I've since made new trim panels for the cabin (will tackle the seats one day soon) but all that was left in the baggage area (beside gobs of spray glue and squares of fiberglass insulation sticking to the stringers) was the padded curtain hanging in front of the tail cone. There were remnants of diamond tufted (vinyl) wrapped onto a piece of wood just below what was likely a zippered flap behind the couch for access to the baggage compartment from the cabin?
I'm curious, how was the "original" baggage area trim is made up? Was it aluminum panels covered with the same diamond tufted vinyl like the tail cone curtain - or? My first thought is to trim it just like I did the cockpit side panels - with some thin aluminum sheet covered either in vinyl or thin unbacked automotive style carpet.
As far as the cabin trim when I bought the airplane, one of the former owners had the cabin interior redone in basically pop-up camper fabrics; it was a shame to dress the old girl in such cheap, poor taste. I did however find what I'm certain was a piece of the original interior stuck to the bottom of the couch (turquoise, black and white plaid - probably seat & side panel inserts in combination with black leather). For its day, pretty spiffy!
One more question: Is anyone aware if the radio shelves can legally be removed, all my avionics are panel mounted now. If not I might convert it to a small smugglers bin for sleeping bags or pillows.
Gary Moshluk
N206DX
call sign: "Blaster"
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