The manual says to use AN4-12A bolts for all three rudder hinges. As you can tell from the photo they’re a bit too long. I ended up using two AN4-11A’s and one -10A instead. These allow the shank to exit the bracket on the bottom and enough length to get the right amount of threads showing through the nylon nut.

The parts book does not show the felt washers, but they are referenced in the Stinson Service Manual.

Showing the length is too much. Notice the felt washers to keep dust and dirt out of the bearing.

Showing the proper length with just enough of the bolt exiting the bracket.

All tightened with the felt washers installed.

Starting the installation of the radio, gps, and transponder.

There will be some cutting involved.

They fit great. Just need to get them recovered.

I didn’t have the two back seats, side window trim pieces, or the two steel keys for the yokes. I ended up with these and two more Yokes for a really great price from an owner parting out his Stimson.

I put it outside for a while today. You’d think people driving by would notice but no one even looks up 😐.

The horizontal stab is on in the photos.

Now I can finish up the interior.

Well it’s done. We will see how it looks when I can get it outside in a week.

Updated my Garmin GTX-330 transponder for Mode S and ADS-B operation. It’s nice to work in a place that can do this for me.