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chrisoz(at)bmail.com.au
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:59 am    Post subject: Old kit Reply with quote
Hello Listers,

I have bought a 601 HDS kit on ebay last month, and this weekend flew to
the east coast (of Australia) to pick it up. Kind of exciting if you buy
something unseen (no photos), pay $5000 to a person you don't know and who
can't tell you much about the kit ( not even the type of 601), but I guess
one sometimes has to take a leap of faith.

The kit had basically not been touched, except for the rudder which had
been clecoed together. The kit is 10 years old and has spent the last 8
years in a shed gathering dust and sustaining a bit of surface corrosion.
While I initially didn't expect it to be complete to my delight it turned
out to be, including canopy, long range tanks and even a set of strobes.
The canopy has been rolled up for ten years, and has sat in a hot shed.
Here is the question: Has anybody encountered problems with unrolling
their canopys after a longer period of time?

Also the kit came with a set of plans and a serial number, but no manual
and the plans are dor the HD model. I hope Zenair will update the plans
and provide me with a replacement manual, if not I might have to ask you
guys for help.

Greeting from Perth,

Chris

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:43 am    Post subject: Re: Old kit Reply with quote
I think Zenith charges something on the order of $50USD to transfer the serial number to your name. Once they do they have a section on the website with the construction manual. I have recently found out that all the links in for the non-XL section of 601 website work so you might need to contact Zenith and buy an updated manual.

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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:47 am    Post subject: Old kit Reply with quote
Chris,
Take the canopy out and allow it to find its own shape. It should still
open up on its own, but
very slowly. Might take a couple of days. Don't refold it after its
been open.
If you provide a serial number, Nick will likely update your plans for a
small amount
and you can get on with building.

Good luck,

Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
chrisoz(at)bmail.com.au wrote:
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Hello Listers,
The canopy has been rolled up for ten years, and has sat in a hot shed.
Here is the question: Has anybody encountered problems with unrolling
their canopys after a longer period of time?

Also the kit came with a set of plans and a serial number, but no manual
and the plans are dor the HD model. I hope Zenair will update the plans
and provide me with a replacement manual, if not I might have to ask you
guys for help.

Greeting from Perth,

Chris




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planecrazydld(at)yahoo.co
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:22 am    Post subject: Old kit Reply with quote
I just purchased a 601XL serial number from another builder who decided not to build. There was no charge from Zenith. I simply had to fill out a couple of forms and the seller also had to fill out some forms and that was it. Call them. They are very helpful.

I bought all the newsletters/back issues. While many listers have stated that they feel they are useful I was not convinced of that. The assembly manual updates are free from the builders-only accessible pages and there is also a list showing the current release date for drawings.

I just checked the builders pages and they show that a new set of current drawings is $50.00 to registered builders.

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:37 am    Post subject: Old kit Reply with quote
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I think Zenith charges something on the order of $50USD to transfer the
serial number to your name.


They didn't charge me anything but then I was standing in the factory in
Mexico, MO.

-- Craig

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:53 pm    Post subject: Old kit Reply with quote
Chris-
Most of the surface corrosion will only be a problem if you decide to
polish.
Regardless of the plans, research the archives when you find something
out of the ordinary. Don't blindly trust the instructions and build yourself
into a corner. If you can't find anything in the archives, put "HD/HDS
people" in your subject line when you have a question and you'll get an
answer from the few, the proud, the HDS builders!
Good building. Welcome aboard.
Bill Naumuk
HDS Fuse/Corvair
Townville, Pa
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