I replaced the lines that run up to the port wing and connected them to the instrument lines. 

You’ll see the altitude encoder in the Photo. It’s the little box with the red plug. 

Making sure everything is correct and everything is tight. Everything that’s been tightened has been marked with yellow torque seal so I don’t forget anything. Once the fabric goes on it’s much harder to go back. 

Title 14 CFR 45 requires aircraft to have an external data plate. The Stinson has its data plate on the firewall in the cabin. Even though the Stinson is a CAR 3 airplane, it has to comply with CFR 45 for aircraft markings. 

That same regulation allows me to have smaller registration numbers than a new airplane. So the N9391K will be only on the tail. The larger 12″ letters that most airplanes have are not required and the Stinson won’t have them. I think they take away from the beauty of the Stinson. 

External data plate applied.

The progression from beginning to remove paint through bare aluminum to primer to paint.  

This is just one piece. This process was completed for the cowling, doors, side panels, both elevators, horizontal Stab, rudder, vertical stab, wing Struts, nose bowl, and trim pieces. 

Applying the top color means it’s that much closer to being finished. The fabric, wings, and engine are left. 

First photo is of the finished elevator. 

Beginning to remove paint

Everyone gets involved.

Down to the aluminum.

Final wipe down before primer.

Right after primer applied

Right after the final Stinson Maroon color applied.

The one on the right is the original. The one on the left is the one I had made. 

These fit behind the engine cowl and under the cabin. I will be making replacements as the originals have cracks and dents. 

Doors, trim pieces, and horizontal Stab painted. 

There are two flexible hoses, one for each brake line, that connect from the landing gear to the fuselage allowing flexibility between the hard lines at that point. 

The original brake lines were leaking and needed to be replaced. Cost for two new hoses from Univair was $392.00. I used a local shop that makes them and are certified by the FAA. Cost:  $60 for the pair. 

New vs old

Connection at the landing gear point.

Before and after of the hose ends.

From the Univair webpage.

Next are the side panels and the struts to be painted.