Restoration of NA-64 Yale 3383 and 3456

[warbird_patrick]

Update: May 12, 2010

Just been plugging away at removing parts from the tubular part of the airframe. First major parts to be removed was all of the wireless gear. I had made a CAD drawing of the tubular section and printed out 30 or so copies so I could mark the location and label the wire and connections for each wire for the wireless gear. I then went back into CAD and re-drafted the sketches I had did of the locations. Once all of the radio gear was removed, the canopy assembly was removed.

[warbird_patrick]

Update 6-7-2010:

The Yale in completely down to the bare frame,and the remaining parts sorted and ready for cleaning and inspection. Will be cleaning and testing the frame within the next couple weeks. Been on the road over the last week picking up a 1938 Aeronca K-S on floats. Will have pictures soon.

[warbird_patrick]

Update August 11, 2010:

Na-64 3456 has joined the restoration of NA-64 3383. 3456 will be restored to a dual control trainer, and will be bare polished aluminum. Both frames are headed off to media blasting with in the next week. Here are some pictures of the two frames next to each other in the shop.

[Mike Robinson]

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Glad to watch your work continue.








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[RobC]

Patrick, I hope someone is paying you to do 3456. Either that, or you are twice as big a masochist as I am.

[warbird_patrick]

Patrick, I hope someone is paying you to do 3456. Either that, or you are twice as big a masochist as I am.

Hello Rob,

Yes I am restoring 3456 for a client. I hope to update the projects later on this week. NA-64 3456 frame has been inspected and is in the first coat of primer. Also most of the small interior parts are in paint and awaiting assembly.

Patrick

[bdk]

Patrick, I hope someone is paying you to do 3456. Either that, or you are twice as big a masochist as I am.

Rob, I really don't like what you've done with your hair! I'm referring to your Avatar of course...

[N3Njeff]

Patrick, you off for the holidays?????

[warbird_patrick]

Patrick, you off for the holidays?????

Hey Jeff,

Nope working away at the hanger. I was in Ohio over the last couple days for family stuff but am back to work now. I am in the process of painting 3456 tubular and starting the two repairs I need to do on 3383. I'll try to post some up to date photos tonight.

Patrick

[warbird_patrick]

Update 12-20-2010,

Here are some resent pictures of 3456 tubular fuselage after all the repairs were made and in our home made spray booth.







Patrick

[RobC]

Looking good Patrick. Have you had a good look into your wing center sections yet? That is where I found the nasty corroded bits. Hopefully you will not encounter same.

[BTromblay]

Hi,

Nice project. I don't know if you know but Bob and Tom, the Tiger Boys, in Canada have a Yale parked in front of there hanger. I saw it about 2 1/2 years ago and it looked some what complete. They might have a lead on some parts or be interested in selling theirs.

I can get there phone number, if you are interested.

Good luck with your project.

Bill

[warbird_patrick]

Hello Bill,

Thank you for the information, I have already been in touch with both of the Tiger boys, actually just got some parts from them.

Patrick

[OZFURYFAN]

Hey Patrick,hows progress?Have you painted up all the frames yet,would love to see some recent pics hint hint cheers,Pete

[warbird_patrick]

Hey Patrick,hows progress?Have you painted up all the frames yet,would love to see some recent pics hint hint cheers,Pete

Hello Pete,

I have made great progress on both 3456 and 3383. NA-64 3456 tubular fuselage is in the final stages of silver paint, then the assembly process will begin. NA-64 3383 tubular is awaiting the rotating stand for paint. In the mean time I have received all the CAD 1 hardware for 3383 and started reassembly of the cockpit items. Enjoy.

Patrick


3383 Throttle Quadrant


3383 Throttle Quadrant (Notice the french lettering)


3383 Pulley Assemblies


3383 Control Lock and Flap parts


3383 Rudder Pedal parts ready for assembly


3456 Pulley Assemblies


3456 Control Lock and front floor boards