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Tunnel sides riveted to muffler shroud ramp and cover bases riveted to forward bottom skins.
Tunnel sides riveted to muffler shroud ramp and cover bases riveted to forward bottom skins.
Forward center section bulkhead bolted and riveted to tunnel sides. Cover ribs riveted to cover bases and forward bottom skins.
Forward center section bulkhead bolted and riveted to tunnel sides. Cover ribs riveted to cover bases and forward bottom skins.
Firewall completely riveted.
Firewall completely riveted.
Muffler shroud ramp riveted to muffler shroud sides.
Muffler shroud sides riveted to forward bottom skins.
Muffler shroud sides riveted to forward bottom skins.
Firewall assembly pre-positioned over muffler shroud & forward bottom skin assembly. A perfect fit!
Firewall assembly pre-positioned over muffler shroud & forward bottom skin assembly. A perfect fit!
Firewall sides dimpled.
Firewall angle and gusset layout.
Firewall angle and gusset priming.
Firewall angle and gussets riveted.
Firewall angle and gussets riveted.
Fuselage seat and baggage rib assembly complete.
Fuselage seat and baggage rib assembly complete.
Firewall angles and tunnel sides underway.
Nose gear bracket (left) riveted in place.
Nose gear bracket (right) riveted in place.
Firewall sides deburred (still have to be really careful; stainless edges are SHARP!!) and ready for dimpling.
