ZDZ180B2-J champion

[Terryscustom]

I didn't get much done today but I did install my cowl ring and get a test fit on the cowl. Looks like the cowl is set up for 3 degrees of thrust so I either need to move my engine over just a hair or add 1/2 degree of thrust to it.

ZDZ will fit in there really nicely though and the vents on top will really "suck" extra air off the top of the heads. Also looks like I will have plenty of ground clearance:198: I will install the J&A mufflers and cut the cowl after I adjust the engine slightly but it looks like they will fit perfectly as well.

The bolts I had on hand are 1/2" too short so I will have fender washers on the inside of the firewall. I cut the firewall to fit the back of the engine and will bolt in the carburetor after installing the engine. Will work nicely with a minimal sized hole in the FW.

 

[David Shriver]

Terry

Did you lay up that cowl yourself?

 

[Terryscustom]

Terry
Did you lay up that cowl yourself?

No, started with an out of production kit cowl and just modified the top and bottom.

 

[Naughty Monkey]

You going to be able to wait for cornhuck to let me maiden that for ya?

 

[Terryscustom]

You going to be able to wait for cornhuck to let me maiden that for ya?

I'm going to go with a politely spoken "HELL NO", but I would be delighted to have you fly it at Cornhuck!! Finishing sheeting all foam parts tomorrow, sorry for lack of pics this week.

 

[dhal22]

I love that cowl. For whatever reason only round cowls appeal to me but this one I like.

 

[Terryscustom]

Getting some work done on the ZDZ180 fire breathing beasty. Belly pan done, on to the top of the fuse next.....

 

[49dimes]

I know I said I would like to move to where @stangflyer lives BUT!^^^^THAT makes me want to be a "Hey Neighbor".

 

[Jetpainter]

The gear cuffs are a nice touch

 

[Terryscustom]

The gear cuffs are a nice touch

I can thank Rick at @Fibertech for those, they should be super nice on there!