Fairchild Club Forum

Posted: **Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:20 pm**

'Folks,

Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?

I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.

All suggestions very gratefully received.

Many thanks

Frank Cox
UC61K G-BCBL'

Posted: **Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:56 pm**

'Frank there should be a wood fairing piece that coveres the fuel lines
that you attach the upholstery to.

George

________________________________

From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:21 PM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery

Folks,

Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for
the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and
pitot/static pipes?

I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.

All suggestions very gratefully received.

Many thanks

Frank Cox
UC61K G-BCBL

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]'

Posted: **Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:05 pm**

'I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
>
> I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
>
> All suggestions very gratefully received.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Frank Cox
> UC61K G-BCBL
>

'

Posted: **Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:04 am**

'Bob,
If you make a drawing could you send me one-I don't have the balsa formers wither. Just wondering-did you get an e-mial I sent you about the Wing Numbers?
Buell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Etter"
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 9:05:04 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery

I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com , "Frank" wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
>
> I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
>
> All suggestions very gratefully received.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Frank Cox
> UC61K G-BCBL
>

--
BHP

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'

Posted: **Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:10 am**

'Thank you Bob,

I was thinking that was what had to done but was wondering if there was another way - I shall work on it - no need for a drawing as each side will have a different rear profile as the pipe workand wiring is not exactly the same each side.

Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Etter
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 3:05 AM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery

I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
>
> I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
>
> All suggestions very gratefully received.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Frank Cox
> UC61K G-BCBL
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

'

Posted: **Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:02 pm**

'Bob,
I can make a paper pattern then copy it from balsa without a drawing so unless you are making drawings anyway no need to go to the trouble for me either-but if you do a copy would be nice for reference. Also just want to say Thanks for the wing number drawings!!
Buell

----- Original Message -----
From: "F.J. & D.A. Cox"
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 11:10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery

Thank you Bob,

I was thinking that was what had to done but was wondering if there was another way - I shall work on it - no need for a drawing as each side will have a different rear profile as the pipe workand wiring is not exactly the same each side.

Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Etter
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 09 , 2011 3:05 AM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery

I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com , "Frank" wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
>
> I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
>
> All suggestions very gratefully received.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Frank Cox
> UC61K G-BCBL
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--
BHP

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

'

Posted: **Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:56 pm**

'When I made mine, I bought balsa stock on about 1/2" square. Laminated it into a slightly oversized shape. (I have the 2 original pieces) As I remember it, I think the lower part up to within 5" of the vent was maybe 3/4" thick and roughly 4" wide. Top to bottom on the inside and outer edge, they were rounded with a 3/4" radius curve. The last 4" at the top was maybe 1 1/2" thick and had grooves cut into it so the fuel lines would fit into the grooves and the uncut face was just toughing the forward portion of the door post. The lower end was gooved slightly different. It was grooved so deeply, that the curved bent of the lines finished up just slightly ahead of the balsa. Like there was 3 fingers of balsa, 1 finger of balsa between the 2 lines and a small finger on the inboard and outboard side of the lines.
When I took mine apart, I believe it was wrapped with an early vinyl coated fabric. I may do that or wrap 3" cotton pinked tape (doped)and upholstery fabric. Or just use a matching vinyl.

There is also some approximately 8"x1"x3/4" wedges that go on the inside of the door posts. The fat end of the wedge fits right up under the mount for the entry assist strap. It may be 2 of the above mentioned wedges glues together, side by side, then glued when I said.

I can try to take a photo of it for you. My computer is less than ideal.

I am having to remember all of this after I took it apart in 1973.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "F.J. & D.A. Cox" wrote:
>
> Thank you Bob,
>
> I was thinking that was what had to done but was wondering if there was another way - I shall work on it - no need for a drawing as each side will have a different rear profile as the pipe workand wiring is not exactly the same each side.
>
> Frank
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Etter
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 3:05 AM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery
>
>
>
> I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
> I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
> You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
> I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
> Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
> Bob
>
> --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" wrote:
> >
> > Folks,
> >
> > Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
> >
> > I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
> >
> > All suggestions very gratefully received.
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Frank Cox
> > UC61K G-BCBL
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

'

Posted: **Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:35 pm**

'It is no big deal to make a simple drawing of 2 pieces. The hardest part, at present, is to send it via computer. The 2 that I made, fit tight enough to where the face of the door post, and the balsa pieces are parallel to each other. The 2 fuel lines are tight against the door post but still make the turn and pass between the spar carry-thru and the assist attach point. Yet they don't make the trim piece of plywood/upholstery, above the door, to bulge out. The only other task for the weekend is to inventory MGB motor part, in preparation for assembly, and make a few phone calls.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, Buell Powell wrote:
>
> Bob,
> I can make a paper pattern then copy it from balsa without a drawing so unless you are making drawings anyway no need to go to the trouble for me either-but if you do a copy would be nice for reference. Also just want to say Thanks for the wing number drawings!!
> Buell
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "F.J. & D.A. Cox"
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 11:10:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you Bob,
>
> I was thinking that was what had to done but was wondering if there was another way - I shall work on it - no need for a drawing as each side will have a different rear profile as the pipe workand wiring is not exactly the same each side.
>
> Frank
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Etter
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09 , 2011 3:05 AM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery
>
> I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
> I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
> You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
> I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
> Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
> Bob
>
> --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com , "Frank" wrote:
> >
> > Folks,
> >
> > Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
> >
> > I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
> >
> > All suggestions very gratefully received.
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Frank Cox
> > UC61K G-BCBL
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> --
> BHP
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

'

Posted: **Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:17 pm**

'I have the drawing made. If you would, Email me "donna.e@frontier.com" and I'll send it along
Phone 775-482-9243

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, Buell Powell wrote:
>
> Bob,
> I can make a paper pattern then copy it from balsa without a drawing so unless you are making drawings anyway no need to go to the trouble for me either-but if you do a copy would be nice for reference. Also just want to say Thanks for the wing number drawings!!
> Buell
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "F.J. & D.A. Cox"
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 11:10:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you Bob,
>
> I was thinking that was what had to done but was wondering if there was another way - I shall work on it - no need for a drawing as each side will have a different rear profile as the pipe workand wiring is not exactly the same each side.
>
> Frank
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Etter
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09 , 2011 3:05 AM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery
>
> I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent inlet.
> I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
> You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
> I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
> Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
> Bob
>
> --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com , "Frank" wrote:
> >
> > Folks,
> >
> > Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static pipes?
> >
> > I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
> >
> > All suggestions very gratefully received.
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Frank Cox
> > UC61K G-BCBL
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> --
> BHP
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

'

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:27 am**

'I know that this was a long time in coming. I had to relearn the use of the
computer. I forgot how to get to "ymail.com". If you would like photos of any
specific area, I may be able to help. I routed to fuel line up the front face
of the "A" pilar, then managed to make the turn to the rear and have both lines
above the mounting bracket for the assist strap and flush with the inboard face
of the assist mounting bracket. My original fuels were a poor pattern. I
thank that reflects unfavorably of the repairs made in 1948.

Bob

________________________________
From: Robert Etter
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 7:05:04 PM
Subject: [fairchildclub] Re: F24 Forward Upper Door Frame Upholstery

I probably shouldn't ask, but you have the balsa pieces that are placed over the
fuel/electrical wires on the front side of the door post? They go from the
spruce piece that the fuel valve mounts to, then all the way up to the air vent
inlet.
I plan to run a 3" cotton tape, only 1 layer thick, from top to bottom around
the door post, fuel lines covered by the balsa. Then put the upholstery around
that. Then fasten the rear of the windshield frame back down.
You will need to watch how much fabric you wrap around the door post, because
all that material will push the windshield frame outward.
I don't remember if the 2 balsa pieces are shown in the CD.
Mine aren't installed, at this time. Making a drawing won't be a problem.
Bob

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Does anyone have the secret to doing a tidy job with the upholstery for the
>front face of the upper forward door frames around the fuel and pitot/static
>pipes?
>
> I am finding it difficult working out how to achieve a neat appearance.
>
> All suggestions very gratefully received.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Frank Cox
> UC61K G-BCBL
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

'