Early on I decided to place the antennas on the bottom panel between the landing gear. I have seen them on top above the cabin, but decided I didn’t like the location. The downsides are dragging them on the grass if landing on a grass strip and some interference from the gear covers. However, I don’t think it’ll be a problem. I can hear Lincoln Ground, Tower, and Lincoln approach as well as other aircraft while it’s in my garage with the door closed and that’s 12 miles away. A radio check with Lincoln Tower shows I can communicate with them just fine with the garage door open.

The center antenna with the new doubler installed. First few photos are showing the installation of the doubler. 36 rivets if I counted correctly. The last two photos show the primer applied afterwards and the other bottom panel.

Again, I thought I had everything ready but the rivets are too long so will have to get some more.

I thought I was ready but I forgot to get some washers for the bearing covers. I will have to wait to finish this.

Still working on the brakes, but here are some recent photos on the tires, wheels, and brakes. New tires and tubes.

I didn’t take pictures of the ‘more’, just the polishing. I disassembled the brakes and am cleaning them before I paint the wheels and replace all the ‘O’ rings.

Also cleaning the carb heat box to paint. Threw in some before photos of the brakes.

Time to start sending engine accessories out for overhaul. Carb is the first.

ELT hole cut and switch mounted and wired.

Intercom installed and wiring the rear headsets.

I didn’t like the look or the noisy rotor in the other indicator so I replaced it with a different indicator. It matches the rest of the panel and is a lot quieter.