Stinson Station Wagon, NC9391K Restoration

Stinson Station Wagon, NC9391K Restoration

The restoration of a 1947 Stinson Station Wagon owned by our grandfather, Fritz Womack.

Fritz with the Stinson in 1967

Stored in the hangar for over 40 years.

Loading it up to take it home

Arrived at home.

Family members helping to strip the fuselage bare.

Sandblasting the fuselage in the back yard.

Primer applied

Waiting for paint to dry

Ready to take it home.

Priming the rudder

Paint applied to the rudder

Elevator half cleaned and ready for primer

Primer applied

Paint applied

Before and After floor

Owner produced replacement flooring.

Floor fitting

Floor heating vent

Cleaned and ready for Primer

Fitting the door

Painted door

Elevator feedthrough

Going back together.

trammeling the wing

Panel before….

Original wiring harness

New wiring harness

Instrument panel

Wiping down the wing

After rib stitching, first coat of filler.

Paint applied

Registration number on the bottom

Door panel fitting

Door knob fitted

Tail wheel

External door handle

Door fitting

Bottom cowl painted

Cousin Doug stopped by to check progress

Loaded up for trip to the hangar

Hangar arrival

Wings on at the hangar.

Rudder and elevators installed

Fueling up to check for leaks…no leaks.

Pushed out of the hangar to clean the hangar

View from the top.

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Uncategorized

Engine installation

Marie and I installed the ‘new’ engine today. All went well with no issues. I picked up another Franklin engine that was recently overhauled and running on a Stinson. The owner switched to a different manufacturer.

Prior to installing the engine

Raising the engine

Bolting on the engine

Installing the carb and oil cooler.

Starter, generator, and magnetos.

My helper tightening the mounting bolts.

Releasing the engine hoist.

One thought on “Engine installation”

Wow, great progress on getting an engine in! Can’t wait to see it in the air !

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Joseph P Moritz , October 15, 2023 at 9:07 pm
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