C-47 Radio Rack Pictures, Anyone got them?

Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:27 am

Hey there, more questions for the 47 buffs in the crowd. I am looking for photos of the original radio room rack setup. does anyone have a photo or 2 of this, or does anyone still have the original rack in theirs? Im looking for photos and measurements to re-create one.

thanks in advance

Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:16 pm

Me too! Anyone, anyone , Bueller? Also would like some info on the paint you are using. How many gallons, what type, any extra we can buy?

Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:23 pm

I don't personally have any pictures, but the CAF's R4D has probably one of the most original radio operator's position I've ever seen. Surely someone here on WIX can supply you with some pictures of it that may help you.

Gary

Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:58 pm

Thanks, Would love to get ahold of those pics.

I am looking for overall height, height between shelves, width and depth. I am trying to contruct one and I need to get a copy of the prints to another restoration.

Thanks for the heads up Gary

Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:00 am

I will try to take some pictures of our radio set up and send dimensions as well.

Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:18 pm

We ran engines for the first time in years on our 47 today. Yea everything went fine. Thats the good news..........bad news we started polishing this beast . Ouch, anybody got any good ideas, types of polish, some eager good looking female polishers?

Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:30 pm

Obergrafeter wrote:We ran engines for the first time in years on our 47 today. Yea everything went fine. Thats the good news..........bad news we started polishing this beast . Ouch, anybody got any good ideas, types of polish, some eager good looking female polishers?

Flitz polish is some of the best I've seen. We started using it on the F-104 before it was pushed to the back hanger.

I don't know many girls that want to do that kind of work but there is a bunch of KC-135 boom operators here at Altus that I suspect would be at home in dresses. I'm a little leery of those dudes...

Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:51 pm

Obergrafeter wrote:We ran engines for the first time in years on our 47 today. Yea everything went fine. Thats the good news..........bad news we started polishing this beast . Ouch, anybody got any good ideas, types of polish, some eager good looking female polishers?

Not eager or good lookin........but I wish you luck on your quest.... :lol:

Are ya gonna be at HDO this weekend??? If I find an eager young thang, I'll send her that way...LOL This old ugly thang will be starting the annual in your hangar

Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:10 am

Ober, you remember, Blue Max and then corn starch and a few extra arms..... :shock:

Lynn

Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:59 am

Sorry it took so long to get the pictures uploaded as I have been helping with OL' 927 and the R4D hope these will help I will try to get the measurements this weekend or if I get a chance I will go to the hangar during the week. If you want different angles let me know.

Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:58 am

Hey thanks! Measurements are much needed, and might anyone have a wide angle lense to give me the whole perspective? Maybe one from front, one from rear? One of each side of the cabin that is also.

Thanks again
Dave

Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:26 pm

I am unsure of what you mean by from the rear? As the rear of the compartment is the outer skin. The last one is basicly from the seat looking toward the radio set with the outer skin to the right.

Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:36 pm

From aft of the bulkhead at the aft end of the compartment looking forward, and then fro teh flightdeck, looking aft.