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L-5 restoration

Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:57 pm

Here are some photos of my friend Doug's L-5 project. He started it in Chino about 8 years ago and is finishing it up now in Texas. Should be flying soon! He has tried t make it as authentic as possible, although a few items were added for the sake of safety and airworthiness in this day and age.

I've never seen a nicer, more authentically restored L-5 anywhere!

http://rides.webshots.com/album/558356160hgKWZU

Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:30 pm

Nice looking L-5. :D

L-5 in Texas

Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:35 pm

Where is this L-5 being restored in Texas? Wondering if I will see it in some of the airshows in West Texas. She certainly looks nice.

Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:35 pm

Thanks for sharing the detailed pictures...this type of detail helps me better understand all the components that make up a restoration.

Great work by Doug.

Hope to see it in the air soon. Any idea where he might actually fly it when he is finished?

Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:56 pm

It's being restored at an airport called Propwash. About 8 miles NW of the Texas Motor Speedway north of Fort Worth.

Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:48 pm

Yea, its in with several other L-5's so its in with good company. There are two other L-5's, and one L-3 just about ready to fly. B29flteng should come to the hanger and visit some time. hehe. Work has started up on the BT again.
Ghost

Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:09 am

Hey where is me109? He would love to see this thing.

Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:59 am

That is one beautiful restoration! The radios look like they are in perfect condition. He's doing a great job!

L5

Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:41 pm

For those newer to WIX... here is the article on the group that has the "L5 Heaven" in Texas!

http://www.dtlinn.com/images/wdcowtown.pdf

Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:01 pm

Just plain nice!!!

Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:09 pm

You should see the sister ships coming together in the next hangar.

Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:13 pm

Ghost I would but I'm in the middle of building a new house, which you need to stop by and see!

Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:16 pm

Mark, is that you?
Ghost

Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:17 pm

Yea, John, I know, just shooting across your bow. Love ya brother.
Ghost.

Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:19 pm

b29flteng, you will like what is happening to the BT.
Ghost
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