Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

[ckarpenko]

Looking to find some cowling fasteners for a 1946 L2. They are the ones that look like a key, there's a spring that goes over the long portion of the "key" with washers on each end that keep the spring on. Am looking for a full set to be able to attach cowling. Any assistance would be appreciated. thx Chris

[3Dreaming]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

There was someone who had some made years ago, but unfortunately he is no longer with us. You are probably going to have to source the parts yourself. Someone with a water jet CNC could make quick work of the key part. A spring manufacture could handle the spring if you have an old one to go off of. The pins will be easy to cut. The cups will be the hardest part.

[M Towsley]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

They are called Boeing fasteners which may help your search and what Tom above advised is, unfortunately, true. No new ones being made at this time to my knowledge.

[3Dreaming]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

If you have some made let it be known that you are doing so. I would have to check with dad, but we might need some for the A model.

[M Towsley]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

There is an L-2 project down here that will need a full set, too.

[woodmw]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

Anyone have one that is off aircraft that could be photographed and posted?

[3Dreaming]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

I may be able to get one, but it will likely be a week.

Also some reinforcement plates that rivet to the cowling would be nice. There are at least 2 ot 3 different types.

[MBednarek]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

Taylorcraft Team,

Besides a 46 T-craft, I'm restoring a 37 Aeronca K. Pre-war Aeronca's also used the "Boeing" fastener - attached is their 1-197 source control drawing.

[n6346m]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

Where did you find a 1946 L2? I have a spare set or two that were made by Dick Huish and if I can find them, I'll try to post a picture. If I remember.

[LostnSpace]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

[QUOTE=n6346m;95594]Where did you find a 1946 L2?

Hi Bob, maybe MBednarek wants the Boeing fasteners for the Aeronca K and the 46 Tcraft isn't the mystery L2, just thinkg

[MBednarek]

Re: Wanted, Cowling Fasteners for 1946 L2

Bob,

Correct. I am working on multiple projects. A 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D and a 1937 Aeronca K.

[QUOTE=LostnSpace;95595]

Where did you find a 1946 L2?

Hi Bob, maybe MBednarek wants the Boeing fasteners for the Aeronca K and the 46 Tcraft isn't the mystery L2, just thinkg