Are there other rebuilders in the lower 48 states who do this like Ly-Con?

I highly recommend port and polish on new cylinders, it does make a difference.

What is the current opinion on flow matched/polished cylinders?

I am looking for a Traveler/Cheetah, so I called three overhaul shops to see what Overhaul cost is estimated. I find one overhaul shop recommends doing that for $300/cyl. One out East said the cylinders get enough air, and one overhaul shop in the high plains said it is sort of a…[Read more]

You will want to check the prices at Wag Aero for new belts and shoulder harness before re-webbing an old set, it might be cheaper to just purchase new.

If you have your old ones your best bet is to send them in to one of several companies that will clean up all the hardware and put new webbing on them. They still must have the FAA certification tags on them. I think they run around $150 – 200 per seat for the lap and shoulder belt.
If you are missing belts or are missing the tags, then you…[Read more]

I purchased some used ones a while back, however I found what looks like a better deal at Wag Aero. You could buy two sets of seatbelts and a single set of the shoulder harness kit, since the -1B only uses a single strap for each seat. That would give you a new approved set.

Watching your restoration with interest as I have N1479R, s/n AA1B-0579. I’d be interested in knowing where you are acquiring the seat belts / harnesses ’cause I’m seeking new ones!

FletchAir does carry the wing root fairing to wing rubber seal component. Easy to replace making use of a plastic putty blade to insert the seal. Make sure you put it on in the correct orientation.

Your making great progress!

Thanks gent’s…sounds like I can remove them. It will make the repair much easier.
Cheers
Frank