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Rick runs preservative
oil through the engine
before removing it

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Rick drains the oil prior to
removing the engine. The
look on his face says it all.

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Rick and Greg begin the
restoration.

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Newly powder-coated flap
handle. This is just the
start, someday the whole
airplane will look as good
as this flap handle,

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Here's why you want to check
under the steps on the gear legs
for rust.  There might be rust!

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Rick (left) and another noted
140 expert after the unfortunate
discovery of the door post cracks

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Landing gear legs. This is
a great time to remove those
wheel extenders, Rick!

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Gear legs removed

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After the 30-year old
genuine cotton was removed,
the wings looked almost new
underneath

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Inset shows crack in left
hand side door post

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Inset shows crack in right
side door post