I tried to save the original cover but it is starting to crack.  I found an original new old stock one. 

While waiting on some hardware to finish the cable runs and other things, I started to see if I could polish the engine baffles. The first one seemed to go OK. Will work on the rest now. 

After some polishing

prior to polishing

during the process.

baffle seal is pretty much gone.

Found the old door panel.  

Brackets for the gear fairing. 

Before photo:

Now:

I’ve been busy working on the Stinson but have been lazy about posting new photographs. 

I cut and fitted new heating duct on the engine side.  Also, cleaned and primed the pitot tube. 

• First photo is the new duct. 
• Second one shows the old stuff. 
• Third one shows how bad the old stuff was. 
• Fourth shows the pitot tube before. 
• Fifth shows it now. 

I’ve been busy getting ready for Oshkosh next week. I now have a better idea of what to look for up there and what to ask other Stinson owners. Stay tuned for some Stinson photos 

Seeing how the headliner fits. 

Working on the cowl. Removing the old chafe tape and replacing with new. The tape is riveted to the cowling. 5/8″ tape coming off. Found a good deal in 1″ tape and will use that if my Stinson expert Gary doesn’t see an issue. 

a minor repair was done to the cowl at one time.

Each front seat occupant has a cabin vent that goes into the wing root.