Here are some pics of things done since Oct. 2006. The engine is on the airplane. Special thanks to Sam Thompson and Rex at TULSA Aircraft Engines for their support in this restoration. The crew built an awesome engine with all the trick mods and improvements.

Tailhook shroud for protecting the tailwheel from a missed wire.

October 2006 out in the sun for the Cameron Park Show and Shine.

The brake master cyl assembly overhauled and ready for installation.

Fitting of front accessory cowls and canopies.

Fuel system on/off valve and handles.

Front cockpit instrument panel installed complete with instruments. This is exactly the instrument layout from 1944.

Rear cockpit instrument panel.

Fuel tanks installed and entire fuel system ready for fuel.

The Engine from Tulsa Aircraft Engines.

Let installation begin.

Installing the 9 engine bolts.

Using the persuader on a bolt!

Rich Johnson helps torque the bolts.

Engine Installed. June 23rd 2007.

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