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Post subject: Re: FS: Rehabilitated DeShannon Flight Extender 15 gal tip t  Posted: 09 Aug 2024, 05:37 |
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Username Protected wrote: They look great, but why did you eliminate the sight windows?
Not a criticism, just curious. Short version - previous owner used floats/sending unit/gauges. I could have tried to ‘create’ the sight windows but the older fiberglass tanks really weren’t that transparent.
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Post subject: Re: FS: Rehabilitated DeShannon Flight Extender 15 gal tip t Posted: 09 Aug 2024, 05:38 |
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Username Protected wrote: That cap looks very different from mine, any details on it? Old ‘thermos’ style caps missing and protruded into airstream and were rather ugly.
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Post subject: Re: FS: Rehabilitated DeShannon Flight Extender 15 gal tip t Posted: 09 Aug 2024, 07:06 |
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Username Protected wrote:
Short version - previous owner used floats/sending unit/gauges.
I could have tried to ‘create’ the sight windows but the older fiberglass tanks really weren’t that transparent.
Got it. The sight glasses are susceptible to decay if not treated with a UV-resistant clear coat. Resin and raw fiberglass do not like sunlight.
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Post subject: Re: FS: Rehabilitated DeShannon Flight Extender 15 gal tip t Posted: 09 Aug 2024, 09:04 |
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Username Protected wrote: That cap looks very different from mine, any details on it? Old ‘thermos’ style caps missing and protruded into airstream and were rather ugly.
I don't have a "thermos" style cap. Mine are flush but very different than those, which is why I asked.
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