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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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Original Posted By: "Dick Navratil"
To:pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com, pietenpol-list(at)matronics.comSubject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesYou may be thinking of Western Aircraft in Calgary, Canada. I bought a spruce kitfrom them a few years ago. It is still sitting in my hangar in Perry, NY andis for sale. I think that there was also a lumber yard in Oshkosh that sold spruce. Dave At 07:14 PM 10/2/2006, Pietsrneat(at)aol.com wrote: Hello Everyone, Years ago I started a Piet, but put construction on the back burner as I gotwrapped up with business and raising kids. Now I have time to get back at it. Does anyone know of a source for spruce besides Wicks or Aircraft Spruce? A whileback, I heard of guys buying from a lumber yard or saw mill in the northernUS (I'm pretty sure it was the US). Also, I need a line on a Model A motor, flight ready if possible. Thanks in advance for your help. Nice to be back. Ron Eisaman P.O.Box 60 Linden, PA 17744-0060 843-333-5185________________________________________________________________________________
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Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesHello Everyone, Years ago I started a Piet, but put construction on the back burner as I got wrapped up with business and raising kids. Now I have time to get back atit. Does anyone know of a source for spruce besides Wicks or Aircraft Spruce? A while back, I heard of guys buying from a lumber yard or saw mill in the northern US (I'm pretty sure it was the US). Also, I need a line on a Model A motor, flight ready if possible. Thanks in advance for your help. Nice to be back.Ron EisamanP.O.Box 60Linden, PA 17744-0060843-333-5185________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 16:15:30 -0700 (PDT)
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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Original Posted By: Dave and Connie
I am interested in your wood kit, let's discuss!John recineSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message-----
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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Original Posted By: "Scott Schreiber"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesWell, I found my spruce. Thanks, Rob Busch and Dave. Now I need to find a Model A motor, preferably modified to fly. Can anyone help?Ron________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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>Correct, the majority of the links from the main page are down, no email or phone number is listed on any page that works. Are the Grega GN1 plans "the" GN1 plans? >> -Scott Schreiber ________________________________________________________________Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesDate: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:36:39 -0400
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To:pietenpol-list(at)matronics.comSubject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesJohn, I knew from the start I wanted to use the Model A, so I went to a car show inHershey, PA and bought two blocks myself. I shipped them both to a rebuilder wholater called me and told me neither were any good. That is why I shy away fromthe blocks. Many have been overheated and cracked, I was told. So I made anew rule with myself: The engine has to be at least be running before I get myhopes and expectationstoo high. However, I will keep you in mind if all elsegoes south. I appreciate your time. ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Want to Build a Corvair Piet? I've Got All the Books/ManualsYou'll NeedDate: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 07:34:07 -0400
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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Original Posted By: "John E. Joyce"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesJohn, I knew from the start I wanted to use the Model A, so I went to a car show in Hershey, PA and bought two blocks myself. I shipped them both to a rebuilder who later called me and told me neither were any good. That is why Ishy away from the blocks. Many have been overheated and cracked, I was told. So I made a new rule with myself: The engine has to be at least be running before I get my hopes and expectations too high. However, I will keep you in mindif all else goes south. I appreciate your time.Ron________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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Original Posted By: Amsafetyc(at)aol.com
Hi Pieters:Problems getting a medical certificate force me to give up my Pietproject. I never cut any wood but did accumulate a large library ofmanuals and books from the EAA, the old CAA, General Motors/Corvair,etc. I have 17 titles, too many to list. Included are all of theBingelis books from the EAA. I have Corvair related titles includingWilliam Winn's Conversion Manual. I also have both the Pietenpol and theGrega version plans. I don't know if it's possible but I'd like to sellthe whole package to one person. If you have been lurking out in theweeds now is the time to start. I'm located just north of Boston. If youare in this area, come on by and take a look!Rather than clutter up the Matronics server with a long list (3 pages)and create unnecessary traffic, I'd be happy to provide anyone with alist. Shoot me an email at jayejay(at)comcast.net .Regards,John Joyce________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines
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Original Posted By: Pietsrneat(at)aol.com
Ron,No problem, I am in lancaster pa if your intests change.JohnSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message-----
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A engines

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Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spruce and Model A enginesIn a message dated 10/5/2006 11:24:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Amsafetyc(at)aol.com writes:Ron,No problem, I am in lancaster pa if your intests change.JohnSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Now see, that changes things a bit. I am near Williamsport, PA...very close. It wouldn't be that hard for me to come get them. Are the blocks rebuildable? Are there any other parts, like heads, carburetors, etc.?Ron________________________________________________________________________________
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Original Posted By: Pietsrneat(at)aol.com
Ron, you need to go to Hershey today. I was there yesterday at the car show and there must be at least one million (no exaggeration) model A engines and all of the parts you could ever want.Gene ----- Original Message -----
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RE: Pietenpol-List: Want to Build a Corvair Piet? I've Got All the Books/Manuals

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I don't understand how Light Sport can be ending flying careers? If you go to your own doctor BEFORE you go to the FAA Medical examiner you will know whether you can pass your flight phyical or not. Why take a chance.?Just my two cents worthGene----- Original Message -----
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