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  • #46
    Originally posted by Hank Jarrett View Post
    We aren't trying to do custom knobs, just reproducing replica knobs that were used by the factory. That was why I collected any different knobs I could find. It REALLY helps when I can find a factory photo so I know who used the parts on which models. Many times they turn out to NOT be Taylorcraft parts. I found some small control knobs that turned out to be used on Fleet bi-planes. I gave them to the Fleet guys in Canada. They keep their eyes out for things for our planes too.
    which is a non standard knob by todays availability, therefore custom
    N29787
    '41 BC12-65

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    • #47
      Here are our throttle handles. The white one is from the 15A in 1953. It is original. Matches one of the ones Hank posted and leads me to believe these were later just because they hung around lol. The black one is one of Josh’s reproductions
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      Ryan Newell
      1946 BC12D NC43754
      1953 15A N23JW
      TF#897

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      • #48
        Ryan, Thank you. I am of the same belief.. that is if it hung around that long and was used earlier then it was common to our make.

        Now to find one or someone that is making them......

        As always. Thank you

        Jim
        Last edited by Jim Herpst; 02-26-2021, 13:04.

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        • #49
          Back then, no aircraft manufacturer did anything new, unless it didn't exist already.

          For example: tailbrace wires, wing drag- and anti-drag-wires (and banjo yoke wires) were made by automotive wire-wheel spoke manufacturers.

          Magnetos came from Case tractors (or similar). Carbs probably from a similar source. Certification was a different thing back then!

          Rob

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          • #50
            Originally posted by Robert Lees View Post
            Back then, no aircraft manufacturer did anything new, unless it didn't exist already.

            For example: tailbrace wires, wing drag- and anti-drag-wires (and banjo yoke wires) were made by automotive wire-wheel spoke manufacturers.

            Magnetos came from Case tractors (or similar). Carbs probably from a similar source. Certification was a different thing back then!

            Rob
            That is true Rob up until you see that a tractor has 2 bolts to hold the carb and an airplane has 4, they outsourced a lot of supplies but then had to have them built for the application. Tim
            N29787
            '41 BC12-65

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            • #51
              Originally posted by astjp2 View Post

              That is true Rob up until you see that a tractor has 2 bolts to hold the carb and an airplane has 4, they outsourced a lot of supplies but then had to have them built for the application. Tim
              Well you get the idea!

              Rob

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              • #52
                Funny, I was in a 1970 Cherokee this morning and looked at the interior door latch... straight out of a VW !

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                • #53
                  Now that is a cheap cherokee owner...
                  N29787
                  '41 BC12-65

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                  • #54
                    Actually Tim I have noticed that before in another Cherokee. Point being the manufacturers DO use what they can....

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                    • #55
                      On the older Cherokees with the overhead trim crank the handle is a window crank handle from a Studebaker.

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                      • #56
                        The old time car parts flea markets are FULL of those window winders. LOTS of car builders used the same handles. I just wish I knew that BEFORE I sent mine out to be replated! Cost me a stinking FORTUNE to plate them because I didn't know they were so common! As for the flat disc faced Click image for larger version

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                        • #57
                          Also have the graphic that was originally on it for reproduction. Click image for larger version

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                          • #58
                            Billet aluminum and Cnc the label, anodize black. Done! Hahaha
                            N29787
                            '41 BC12-65

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                            • #59
                              3D print it.

                              Mike Wood
                              Montgomery, TX
                              '46 BC12D
                              N44085 #9885

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                              • #60
                                Anyone? I need one!

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