P-51 restoration in Sweden

Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:22 am

I got an update on this project when I returned to Canada last night. When I first saw the results of decades of sitting on a firing range, I had to question the sanity of the restorer. But I should have known better - I have seen his work on previous projects! The attached photo shows you what was, three years ago, nothing but a trailer load of shredded metal.

Things are progressing well, as you can see, but there is a need for wheel rims. The aircraft is meant for museum display, so condition is somewhat negotiable. In fact, I received the comment that they will "consider anything as long as they can hold a tire in place."

Can anyone offer any help?

Doug

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Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:34 am

Very cool... any chance you can post some of the photos from before this point... especially the original wreck?

Cheers,
Richard

Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:39 am

Hey that's coming along nicely since the last installment of pictures!

Thanks for updating us!

Cheers,

David

Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:43 am

RMAllnutt wrote:Very cool... any chance you can post some of the photos from before this point... especially the original wreck?

Cheers,
Richard

More pics here...

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... hp?t=28022

Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:03 am

Just thinking out loud here, but since this Mustang will remain static (and at a comparatively low weight) would T-6 rims work?

Jay Wisler has 27" T-6 rims (and 27" BT-13 static rims with tires for under $200 a piece). Can any experts comment?