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		<description><![CDATA[I am not sure how the blog is utilized within the Taylorcraft forum community but have been interested in keeping track of the restoration, enjoying my interaction with others that similar minded, and find specific assistance when items come up which are unfamiliar. Hope others find it useful as well. 

I found a Thread line of a fellow back in 2010 called "New to the Forum." A lot of initial information was passed around. Hank Jarrett suggested to one of the commentators that he start a thread line identifying his aircraft and himself and do the following: 
"AJ,
1) Start a thread called AJ's restoration.
2) Take a picture of a part and post it. (ANY part)
3) Wait for the identification, and probably pictures of where it goes and how it is attached
4) Fix up the part and put it on the plane
5) Repeat as necessary

It REALLY IS as easy as that. Takes time, but you will be amazed at the help that is available here. It's a blast for us too.  

I'm having a blast already. I registered my aircraft on the Taylorcraft Registry using the same title as I put on this blog. I hope it doesn't make things confusing. 

I went through a lot of this process in the late 80's with a near complete recover of a 1946 BC 12 D. But his time I expect to have a lot more hands on time.

Valentine named after the date of manufacture will be a complete restoration. I brought her home last May. So far I have removed the fabric from the wings, and built a wing rack. Removed the interior including the instrument panel. That was first mistake i'm afraid as I didn't record the "dampened," panel as well as I maybe should have.

 I have been at this now for 6 months.  Clark]]></description>
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