Winning 170A

[cessna170bdriver]

What's up with all the extra holes in the prop? Anyone else ever seen one drilled that way?

Miles

[Bruce Fenstermacher]

I asked Steve that exact question and he said that is the way they're coming new from McCauley these days.

[thammer]

you mean those two holes outside the 'normal' bolt hole circle? I've been told they were for packing lead wool to balance the prop.

tye

[blueldr]

There also appears to be a couple of approximately No. 10 drilled head/ filister head screws screwed into the hub area, perpendicular to the rotational and longitudenal axes of the propeller, and lock wired.

[doug8082a]

Richard,
thanks for including a picture of Chris. Now I finally know who I spent all that time onthe phone with.

[flyguy]

http://www.airventure.org/2007/8sun29/a ... ml#CLASSIC .

I just wondered while reading through this list - - What is the reference " a Lindy" meant? Too bad I couldn't find an 'official' photo of the GOLD Grand Champion 170.

Congratulations - kudos - - alam sala alecum - - muy bien etc etc. I am really proud to consider Steve a friend. What an inspiration these kinds of friends and their planes bring to us who are sorta sittin in the shade too much of the time drinkin Becks or Busch! (or other people's St. Pauli Girl!) Steve's dedication to perfection has shown just how beautiful the Classic 170 is. Thanks !!!

[cessna170bdriver]

An explanation of the "Lindy" awards:

http://www.airventure.org/2006/events/awards/lindy.html

[Chris Christensen]

I was priveleged enough to see 52C go through the last couple years of work at Harry Delicker's place. It is the only "stock" 170 that actually made me wonder about conversions vs originals.

I was almost a commuter customer of Harry's while going through the protracted process of installing his LONG range fuel tanks to supplement the 180hp Lyc's thirst. Fortunatley I was born and raised bout 20 miles north in Kingburg so always had a place to stay.

But, mine was already converted so that internal squable did no go far.
Yes. almos ALL of the skins were replaced, that is why it polishes out so well. It also came into Victory Aero at Reiw Hillview not too long ago while I was putting on the finishing,?, touches to mine. Are they ever done.

Also be sure to notice that little yellow Cub that has been there for some years now. It is not a J3, but an older 45hp J2. There is a short article about in in the latest, that I know of, Pacific Flyer.

If ya ever need an afternoons seminar on random elements of aviation history, just try giving Harry a call with a short question.

Best Aviation history education I have ever received.

[Kyle Wolfe]

If you get a chance, there's a nice article about Steve's 170A in the Jan/Feb issue of Plane and Pilot. Steve does a nice job of recognizing the Assn., Cleo and Louise Bickford, and some other guy named George

Congrats again, Steve!