T-16 S/N 5399 T.D. 97377 Restoration

[horsa]

Hey Richard,

Looks like you have a real challange there as well. At least most of what you need is flat metal and there are others who have fabricated what you are missing. Just a matter of tracking them down over time for patterns to copy so you aren't having to ship things internationally.

One thing on big restorations is to not get hung up on a single thing. If you can break tasks into groups, you'll be able to do little things on several different parts/sections during the same time period. Allows a change of pace and an easy way to transition from one thing to the next if you get stuck needing information or small parts. Makes for a lot of juggling but suddenly the vehicle will begin taking shape.

Two really critical things are to take as many digital photos as you can prior to taking things apart since they are good for reference when you put things back together. And anything that comes off should be labeled. Use a marker and make notes on the big parts and put little parts and examples of removed nuts in bolts into labeled bags to keep things sorted out. You don't want to forget how the puzzle goes back together when the time comes.