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Cub Pilots,
Windshield frame is probably the wrong decription. The cockpit fuselage tubing that goes in front of the windscreen has some odd welding work on it. Both tubes mid-way between where they go into the dash and the overhead structure have a "beefed up" section about 6 inches in length exactly where one would hold to position themselves in the front seat.
My first impression was a splice of some sort to repair damage. It's a very good, sturdy weld job. I know it doesn't mean much, but I went through the Canadian logs all the way to 1962 and the plane flew continuously until the late 90s' when it received a flying-restoration. So, at least for that period, no damage that would've required tube splicing occured. My other thought was some sort of strengthening modification for floats, etc? Any ideas from you guys? I'll try to get out to the hangar to post a picture.
Mike-
Windshield frame is probably the wrong decription. The cockpit fuselage tubing that goes in front of the windscreen has some odd welding work on it. Both tubes mid-way between where they go into the dash and the overhead structure have a "beefed up" section about 6 inches in length exactly where one would hold to position themselves in the front seat.
My first impression was a splice of some sort to repair damage. It's a very good, sturdy weld job. I know it doesn't mean much, but I went through the Canadian logs all the way to 1962 and the plane flew continuously until the late 90s' when it received a flying-restoration. So, at least for that period, no damage that would've required tube splicing occured. My other thought was some sort of strengthening modification for floats, etc? Any ideas from you guys? I'll try to get out to the hangar to post a picture.
Mike-
