T-6 Forward Fuselage Tube Frame Needed

[C.6-60]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a T-6 fuselage chrome molybdenum welded steel tube frame. I need one in good condition to be used in a flyable restoration project here in the U.S.



The frame does not have to include the Gunner's Seat brace tubes and socket.

I do need a North American Aviation built example with the overturn pylon tubes in an "N" shape as shown in the diagram. Not an "X" pattern.

I've called Lance Aircraft and all of their stock need work and repairs.

PM me any info or just post it here, Thanks in advance for any leads or sources.

Vincent

[pitts91hs]

Vincent,
I have 2 frames in my hangar not being used. One belongs to a friend that bought a T6 and probably would sell it, the other is mine and is for sale. Also have a lot of other parts.
All of my frames are set up for a gunner's seat and have the N overturn truss..
I'm located in south Texas
Gary Henry

[Chunks]

I posted these pics in response to the request in the Parts section, but thought some here might enjoy seeing them.










Chunks

[ALAN.L]

Neat! Thanks for posting those.

[C.6-60]

Many thanks to everyone who contacted me about the fuselage frame I needed.

I am very happy to report that Gary Henry was kind enough to sell me his spare beautiful example.

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you Gary, and I'm sure we'll be seeing each other again soon.

Thank You,

Vincent

[JohnCFord]

I love this place. Amazing work!

~J~

[DocThrock]

How much does one of those steel trusses weigh?

Any idea how much the steel in the gear legs weighs?

Is the engine mount steel tubing? How much does that weigh? Wondering how much steel it takes to build a T6?!

Thanks!

[51fixer]

How much does one of those steel trusses weigh?

Any idea how much the steel in the gear legs weighs?

Is the engine mount steel tubing? How much does that weigh? Wondering how much steel it takes to build a T6?!

Thanks!

The Structural repair manual gives the dimensions and wall thickness of all the tubing used.
There are a couple types as there is a frame for the rotating rear seat and the fixed rear seat.
Engine mount is steel tube and really doesn't weigh much. 35 lbs or so.
Fuselage is light enough for 2 people to move easily.
Landing gear is much heavier with the lower fork a solid forging. Chrome strut is mostly a tube and the upper housing is also a thicker tube of various thicknesses welded up with pieces for the scissors to attach and a cap on top incorporating a large steel lug to lock the gear down. Somewhere around 60 lbs a side as a guess.