BC-65 Open Cowl Patterns

[mikeg]

Hey Guys,
Does anyone have patterns for the upper and lower cowling sheet metal for an open cowl B Model with a Continental down stack A-65-8 installed?
Merry Christmas,
Mike Girdley
NC29804
NC27451

[3Dreaming]

Re: BC-65 Open Cowl Patterns

I think I might have a set from a BL that I used as patterns when I did a conversion. Might still have the set off my BL when I converted it back from a Continental to original. I would have to check with dad on the last one.

[mikeg]

Re: BC-65 Open Cowl Patterns

Tom,
Thanks for the help. I'm not sure WHAT I have. It is a cut up cobbled lower cowl with a number of exhaust cut outs some patched. Top is not as bad. Did the Lycoming nose or top have the hole for the oil dip stick? Neither my top cowl or top nose has a hole for it. Nose bowl is bad but I think I can save it. Was the nose the same on the BC as the BL or did the dip stick come through the nose of the BL?
Merry Christmas
Mike

[mikeg]

Re: BC-65 Open Cowl Patterns

Tom,
Thanks for the help. I'm not sure WHAT I have. It is a cut up cobbled lower cowl with a number of exhaust cut outs some patched. Top is not as bad. Did the Lycoming nose or top have the hole for the oil dip stick? Neither my top cowl or top nose has a hole for it. Nose bowl is bad but I think I can save it. Was the nose the same on the BC as the BL or did the dip stick come through the nose of the BL?
Merry Christmas
Mike

[3Dreaming]

Re: BC-65 Open Cowl Patterns

The dipstick did come through the cowling on the BL. Other than that I think they are the same. For the flat pieces I used the BL as a pattern and added where needed to make it fit. The Continental is about 2" longer. I did the trimming for the opening and cutout for the exhaust based on the airplane I was working on. All cutouts and edges were rolles with wire and folded over.

[mikeg]

Re: BC-65 Open Cowl Patterns

Thanks Tom
Mike