---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 04/26/07: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:54 AM - Re: GN-1 Roll Call () 2. 04:57 AM - Re: wire wheels (HelsperSew@aol.com) 3. 06:29 AM - Max Davis (Isablcorky@aol.com) 4. 06:42 AM - Continental engine dataplate (Oscar Zuniga) 5. 12:15 PM - Re: wire wheels (Bill Church) 6. 12:22 PM - Re: wire wheels () 7. 02:27 PM - Re: wire wheels (KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP) 8. 09:11 PM - Re: wire wheels (Catdesigns) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:54:52 AM PST US Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 Roll Call From: AMEN to that! Do not archive I would venture a guess that of all the Pietenpol builders out there, Bernard probably made more modifications and did more experimenting with his original plans than any almost builder since. I guess that makes him one of the greatest "defilers" of the original design. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:57:51 AM PST US From: HelsperSew@aol.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: wire wheels Chris, What are "rim pins" and how do they work? Of course I am sure I won't need them, as all my landings will be like a bird's feather dropping to the ground. :) Dan Helsper Poplar Grove, IL. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:29:14 AM PST US From: Isablcorky@aol.com Subject: Pietenpol-List: Max Davis Max. Would youi please contact me direct. I have a problem. Many problems but you can help solve one of them Corky Isablcorky@aol.com ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:23 AM PST US From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Continental engine dataplate If anyone happens to have a closeup photo of a Continental engine dataplate (A50 through 90) and could email it to me directly (not to the list), I'd appreciate it. I'm away from the hangar where my own A65 is and I'm trying to restore some obliterated data from an engine that I've acquired. Thanks. do not archive Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net _________________________________________________________________ Interest Rates NEAR 39yr LOWS! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,299/mo - Calculate new payment ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:15:42 PM PST US Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: wire wheels From: "Bill Church" I was checking out the wheel kits on the Airdrome Aeroplanes website. They look really good. Since they do not list any specifications, it's kind of hard to tell exactly what they are offering. Don't know what size axel they are made to fit. From the photos it looks like the hubs are 6" wide, and the overall diameter of the tires is 25" (maybe 19" rims?), which sounds good for a Pietenpol. Do any of you guys have any more detailed specifications? Regarding pricing, the website says "Two welded hubs sell for $195 per pair" and "Wheel kits ready to be laced with 2 tires, 2 tubes and 2 bearing sets sell for $495. This also includes a step-by-step detailed video." I assume that they also include the rims, spokes, etc. Does anyone know if the wheel kits include the hubs, or do you have to buy both (which would make the price actually $690 a pair). If the wheel kits include the hubs, would they sell the kit minus the hubs ($300?) Bill C. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:22:38 PM PST US Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: wire wheels From: I drove by the Harley Davidson dealer earlier today and saw bikes out there with front wheels that look like what you guys are using.These wheels are already made up.Might cost a bit more but less work for somebody if they where interested. ________________________________ Do not archive ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:27:36 PM PST US From: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: wire wheels Bill, Enjoyed your post....regardless of Axel size.....their wheels are utilized on a good many of their planes which are much heavier than the pietenpol. To me the overall set and cost make them very competitive and I am tending to lean their way.....As for axel size....I am sure their axel size has been tested and I'll bet it is very close to what we are useing. Ken Bill Church wrote: I was checking out the wheel kits on the Airdrome Aeroplanes website. They look really good. Since they do not list any specifications, it's kind of hard to tell exactly what they are offering. Don't know what size axel they are made to fit. From the photos it looks like the hubs are 6" wide, and the overall diameter of the tires is 25" (maybe 19" rims?), which sounds good for a Pietenpol. Do any of you guys have any more detailed specifications? Regarding pricing, the website says "Two welded hubs sell for $195 per pair" and "Wheel kits ready to be laced with 2 tires, 2 tubes and 2 bearing sets sell for $495. This also includes a step-by-step detailed video." I assume that they also include the rims, spokes, etc. Does anyone know if the wheel kits include the hubs, or do you have to buy both (which would make the price actually $690 a pair). If the wheel kits include the hubs, would they sell the kit minus the hubs ($300?) Bill C. --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:11:53 PM PST US From: "Catdesigns" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: wire wheels Rim pins are pins that project into the bead of the tire to hold it to prevent rotation of the tire and tube. If this happen it will shear off the valve stem and your tire will go flat. See attached picture. Chris, What are "rim pins" and how do they work? Of course I am sure I won't need them, as all my landings will be like a bird's feather dropping to the ground. :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.