1929 Bellanca Pacemaker CH-300

[Capt. Lou]

I have recently completed film work on the restoration of a 1929 Bellanca Pacemaker. It was a very interesting project and was the first non-warbird effort I have been involved with.

I have posted some photos on photobucket for those members who might be interested.

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d118/ ... Pacemaker/

It was something to see this airplane go from a pile of parts on the floor to the beautiful flying restoration it is today. The project was the brainchild of Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley. The project was completed in eight months.

[Dave Hadfield]

Cool! And 8 months is a very quick rebuild.

Is that a R-985?

Big wheels -- good in the rough.

Dave

[drewcoats]

That's gorgeous. Congratulations!

[WallyB]

Nicely done.

I remember seeing a pair of these 'in the wild' at Selkirk Manitoba, Canada back in 1969.
Had no idea what they were and to my ongoing regret failed to take photos. In my defence it was 20 below at the time.

[JohnB]

Where is ple aircraft based, I d love to see it?

Are there many more pre-war Bellancas out there?