Over the past couple of weeks, I was able to get the top of the trailer finished enough for us to get the top weighed.
Last month, the SSA issue of Soaring had a post about the need to replace some Cobra trailer struts. They mentioned a company in Surrey, BC Canada, called Strut Wise. The owner Frank Irvine was very helpful, and they were able to provide working struts for my beast trailer top.
The top is over weight due to the steel frame, but I was assured that the struts will handle to load. They require a little OMF to get them started, but they move with ease upward. Closing the top requires care to get the frame to line up on the top of the bottom rim.
But all in all, it works well.
I added the tail wheel cup and a tail strap from Cobra
Some how, my instruction where not followed to keep the height of the nose stop the same.
I believe the welder at the trailer shop shortened the frame.
Until it was put in the trailer did I find the mistake, and now it's too late.
I have over payed for all the welding work that was done on it already for me to take this back and have them redo their work, and get double charged.
The glider required a little jocking around inside to get things to fit, which was a challenge without the help of the dolly tracks. I will need to make some adjustments in the spring, when I finish the trailer top, but for now, let's just get the glider finished!
But all in all, it works well.
I added the tail wheel cup and a tail strap from Cobra
I have over payed for all the welding work that was done on it already for me to take this back and have them redo their work, and get double charged.
Oh my god!, I have a garage again!
I will continue to play "catch up" on the post and to fill in some gaps
The project is getting that much closer to being finished. As they say.. I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel" ... Oh God, I hope it's not a train!
