On Jan 9, 8:46*pm, John Smith wrote:
Ricky, are there any photos/drawings/diagrams that show the landing gear
relocation?
Is there an existing second gear box forward of the original location on
which to mount the new gear?
I have seen the mod on aircraft, but I have never seen how it is
accomplished.
I have lots of photos, especially of the 1959 C-150 (immaculately
restored to showroom cond by my dad) with the tailwheel, 180 horses &
long range tanks that I sold after my dad passed away. His special
tail # was 59150 to desgnate the first year Cessna rolled the 150 off
the lines. This beautiful airplane was regretfully sold because mom
needed the money. It was the 3rd or 4th 150 ever made, too. The photos
are for Trade-A-Plane but I can't get them to the web right now.
I found a few on the web. Here's one that made a world speed record!
http://www.cessna150-152.com/figuli.htm This particular 150 is with
the Tx. Taildragger and shows the gear location change really well.
I also have lots of plans & drawings that went along with the kits,
including marketing material.
Yes, a new gearbox was constructed along with an additional bulkhead
at the new gear location. A gearbox was also built for the tailwheel.
My dad liked to brag on the simplicity of his kits compared to others.
Once the new boxes were installed conversion to taildragger & back to
nosegear took only a few hours for an A&P.
If the above photo is not enough let me know & I'll hunt for some
more. I have lot's of pictures of various 150s, 152s & 172s with all
the mods but my scanner is inop at the moment.
http://www.cessna150-152.com/figuli.htm
Ricky