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Steve- there is a seller on Barnstormers parting out an L-5 including gear legs. Do a search for Stinson. The seller is Steven Dennis.
Craig-
I’ll take the remaining AVT-15 for my L-2 unless another L-5 owner wants it. I see Gerry several times monthly send both to him or I can meet you in the Ft. Worth area for pickup.
Thanks!
Charles
Craig-
I’ll take the remaining AVT-15 for my L-2. I see Gerry several times monthly send both to him or I can meet you in the Ft. Worth area for pickup.
Thanks!
Charles
Daniel-
Congratulations on the purchase of L-5 42-98289 and welcome to the L-5 forum. There are many owners who have gone through a complete restoration and have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share. Seems like we purchase L-5’s not because they are easy to restore or maintain, but that L-5’s were part of the L-bird series and played an important part of WWII and to a lessor extent in Korea.
Couple of quick thoughts:
At a minimum, get copies of the various L-5 manuals, specifically these:
T.O. 01-50DB-1, -2, -3, -4, -6
AAF Manual 50-18, Pilot’s Training Manual
L-5 Pilot’s checklist
L-5 TCDS
Consider purchasing our fellow L-5 member Duncan Cameron’s OY Semper Fi, which document’s the complete restoration of his Iwo Jima veteran using many NOS parts. Very detailed pdf booklet showing steps in the restoration along with comprehensive comments for the L-5 owner.
From our President, Jim Gray, purchase all the prior L-5 newsletters, probably in pdf form. These were issued from 2002 – 2010 and contain both historical stories by veterans but have lots of maintenance and restoration how to articles for the L-5.
What are your goals for the restoration? Daily flyer? Historically accurate as much as possible? Brakes? Engine status? Is the wood glue casein or resorcinol? Casein was used in the early L-5 series and will cause problems.
Would enjoy hearing about the civilian history of your aircraft and do show some photos.
Charles Rooks
L-5G,
C/N 4616
45-35031
I should clarify for others that I live in Texas and most of the time when I fly, the OAT is 30 – 35C . When I recently flew to Oshkosh, the OAT from Iowa northwards was about 25 – 30C and my oil temp was 80- 85C. The O-435 really likes the cooler outside temperatures.
John-
Here is a data point for your consideration.
I have found that the oil temperature of L-5G / O-435-11 will be 90 – 95C depending on the OAT and my RPM. I usually cruise at 2200 (about 78% power). When I fly in cooler OAT’s, the oil temp will be about 80-85C. My cowling baffles are the felt strips as per the drawings.
Charles
The instrument repair / restoration shop I used to restore most of my L-5 instruments in no longer is business. I have also used the following two instrument shops to restore a few of my L-5 instruments and they both have done excellent workmanship. They also communicate very well through email / phone and have done work for other warbird owners.
Instrument Overhaul of San Diego, contact is John Dors, 619-449-5565
Otto Instrument Service, contact person is Evan Greenwalt 909-247-2622
Our member John Seidts may still have the NOS oil pressure gauges. $50 each.
http://www.forgottenfield.com/amg/instrument/
Charles
Appreciate the comments and update Jim. Yes “Bill” has made some SCR-274N radio racks for me and will be making 8.50 x 6 hubcaps. I should have mentioned to the group if any G owners wants new hubcaps, let me know, so Bill can have one production run of hubcaps. Also, I am still working with a local expander tube company for pricing on new expander tubes. They have made expander tubes for C0-47’s and other large WWII aircraft. I am still trying to get info on pricing and minimum order needed for them to produce. I had told them 10 -20 pairs would be a good estimate.
Sam & All- I was also out of pocket most of the days Monday-Wednesday. Nancy Klein was a big hit. Seems like everyone wanted to talk with her about her Father’s exploits! Next year everything should be more calm and we can socialize and relax (I am probably dreaming)!
Charles
I was fortunate to used 2nd Air Commando photos from Nancy Allen Klein who is the daughter of the pilot, William Klein. Cowtown Aerocrafters did the layout and painting to represent her father’s aircraft.
