Canvas nose sheel cover replacement

[Andreas Riedel]

Hi Jim, I am a bit further away then Kristin. I am located in Germany near the Austrian/Swiss border so I guess a few thousend miles away but no problem in the days of internet. Will put the parts together, iron it, messure them and post it. Give some time.
Andreas

[Andreas Riedel]

Hi Jim, had a look at it and it is in one piece but quite involved in making a drawing. I will make a template drawing on paper if you want to and send it to you. Let me know if you are interested and let me have your address so I can send it to you.
Andreas

[SLIMDREDGER]

A friend who replaced his canvas cover checked the snap locations on his airplane and mine determined that there was no commonality between our airplanes. He ended up measuring and locating the snaps on the canvas and installing each one individually.

I think Jeff's above comments are correct.

ahp

[N3322G]

Jim,

Sign me up for one. Nose cowl was off today and it didn't look as good as I remembered.

[md11flyer]

Jim, Mine is still Ok but has some overpray on it from the recent paint job, so I will opt in for a new one.

Gary

[Andreas Riedel]

Hi Jim, I have attached a photo of the cover and also made a template on paper. If somebody is interested, send me the address and I will send it. Can also send to ICS for member usage since there seems to be a bit of interest. Also made more detailed pictures. Let me have e-mail adddress and I will send them.
Andreas Riedel

[Jim Menconi]

Anereas,
Thank you for the pic. I would be interested in having the paper outline template if you could send it. I have Kristins as well but it is in pretty bad shape. If you send me your template, I will match it up with Kristins and see if there is any shrinking. Once I get the right measurments, I will proceed in getting some made. For those who have expressed interest in wanting one, it looks like they are going to cost around $130-$150 each, although that isn't exact as the upholsterer is only estimating the time. I will take a final count and get this done as soon as you can sent that to me. My address:

Jim Menconi
985 Slate Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Email: Skyjim47@gmail.com

Thanks Andreas,
Jim

[Jim Menconi]

To all concerned,
I am going to make these 1/4" bigger in width and length at each end to allow for shrinkage. I will also not install the snaps but will put a light mark where they are relative to the template. It's easy to get a snap installer and install your own snaps according to your particular cover. Hope this is ok with everyone and not installing the snaps by the upholsterer will reduce the price as well. I think the previous advice about the snap installation is a good one. As soon as I get the template made, the upholstery shop will begin the process so if your interested in having one and not already told me, please let me know as I will be taking a final count by weeks end. Thanks,
Jim

[Kristin Winter]

You might see if the upholsterer can source the snaps. I had trouble finding some of the snaps. There are two difference sizes used.

[Jim Menconi]

Will do Kristin, thanks!

Jim

[David Pyle]

Snap sources might be shops who make convertible tops and covers for antique cars. Some older tops were secured by snaps and turnbutton/eyelet fasteners. The latter might be a satisfactory substitute for snaps. There are tools for installing these fasteners available at Moss Motors. Phone is 800 667 7872. A "lift the dot hand punch" is item 226-105, and the "snap installation tool" is 386-980. Might buy and bicycle the tools to those needing them.

[Jim Menconi]

Thanks Dave, good information. I will buy the necessary tools and make them available to everyone else.
Jim

[Patrick Reilly]

[jeffrey aryan]

ok,

Jeff

[Jim Menconi]

To all concerned, I have a good template thanks to Andreas and Kristin and will begin having these made. As it stands now, I have 3 members asking for one:

Don Nelson
Pat Jayne Keefer
Gary Nauta

Are there any other members interested in having a new cover? I am going to have the cover made according to the template, but will not have the snaps installed. I will provide snaps but I think it would be better for each person to install the snaps as each plane apparently has a slightly different placement of their snaps. I will buy the tools necessary to do so and will make them available to others. I will have a price this week but it looks like they will be around $110- $130 each. Once I have the snaps I will have a better number. Please let me know if your interested,
Jim