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Does this look like the correct kidney oil tank for a BC12d? 
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correct tank would be a long neck, although that tank should work. Looks a bit on the rough side -
Okay thanks - Yes it is a bit "used"Comment
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They are like hens teeth here in the UK!Comment
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One on e bay for an 0200. $1200! This has gotten well beyond crazyComment
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They can ASK what ever they want.
There is a Cleveland wheel and brake set on Barnstormers they are asking $3500 for.
I've tried selling a used set for $1000, no luck.SullyComment
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Yup. A hit or miss thing for sure.Comment
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The nice thing about these oil tanks is that they can be repaired. Material is weldable, the opening is big enough to media blast the inside and insert dollies to reform any dents, and then treat and paint to prevent corrosion in the future. I also made new tabs for the cap.
Relatively uncomplicated work that can be classed as minor repairs.
Scott
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Scott. Off topic here. What did you use for fuel lines from the wings to main tank?Originally posted by Scott View PostThe nice thing about these oil tanks is that they can be repaired. Material is weldable, the opening is big enough to media blast the inside and insert dollies to reform any dents, and then treat and paint to prevent corrosion in the future. I also made new tabs for the cap.
Relatively uncomplicated work that can be classed as minor repairs.
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The tank has arrived and looks pretty good and I have decided to leave it as is... (no cost swapped it for an 0 -200 oil tank we had surplus)
We stripped the ailerons last week to inspect - Unfortunately on inspection all 4 ailerons we have are badly cracked and unusable - As the wings are now "as new" we are going to cut some new aileron spars as there is no point in cutting corners.
Our "spares" source - unfortunately well beyond restoration but gave us lots of parts to use.
Replacement A65 ready to go
Both wings have been totally rebuilt
Now stored ready for covering this summer
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Undercarriage, wheels and brakes rebuilt - Awaiting a final coat of epoxy before covering this Summer.
Main tank and fin G-BVDZ will have 2 wing tanks in addition to the main.
Aligning the door frames was a difficult task - Both doors now open / close smoothly after days of packing and fuselage is also nearly ready for covering.
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Hopefully N96743 (Now G-BVDZ) will shortly
look something like she did before the crash in 1991Comment
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Do you know what the original SN or NC number was for G-BTFK? If it is stricken I will mark her as gone in the database.Comment
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