Restoration vs RUSToration

[Redbirdman 7]

I have had my RJ for almost a 1/4 of a century after buying it out of someones driveway. It starts everytime first pull and I have been riding it around almost as a scooter around our airport. Sometimes I use it to inspect the taxiways and runway making a round trip of nearly 4 miles; other times, in cooler weather I'll run it out into the desert to go shooting or hunting never worrying about it pooping out. I do carry a 2-way radio, a gallon of water, a 45 and a cell phone though. But I never once thought about 'restoring' it or entering it in a show. I love her dearly just like she is!

BTW I was told iron equipment can be referred to as 'female' unless they work for a living............then they should be referred to as 'male'!

Now don't get me wrong! I am not replacing her with a younger model Let's just say I have another slightly younger lady in the stable that's willing to take on some of the load. (I ain't losing no weight here boyz) so I finally plinked my 1961 Model 701 together. It is NOT a restoration. She is a salvation that just seems to want to get out and run!

Here are a few photos......

Don't worry, the 'ol girl (RJ) will still go on evening runs with me when it's a little cooler. (She has this habit of liking to burn my right leg on hot days)....

They are both fed a liquid diet of 100LL Avgas and the best Shell Aviation oil money can buy! And both are getting a spoofing up with Vinylguys decals pretty soon.

But neither one are 'restorations', rustorations maybe.....and good friends for sure, Just like they are...

ED C.

[AMC RULES 37,251]

Ooh, wee that's pretty. :thumbs:

[rmaynard 16,701]

Great story Ed. She's still a good lookin' old gal. Just put a little lipstick on her and keep her running the taxiways.

Bob

[horsefeathers 15]

Very fine example of a 701 Thanks for sharing!

Sounds like you have a good time with your horses!

You got yer own airport too? Cool!!!

Keep them horses flyin' low!!!

HORSEFEATHERS!

[dclarke 4,113]

Nice 701 Ed. can you post some pics of your rj? oh yeah, that's a nice lookin plane ya got too!

[Coadster32 793]

Taking care of a girl who's taking care of you. Great story, and she looks good from here. :thumbs:

[wheel857 0]

nice but lets see the other one to :thumbs:

[HorseFixer 2,013]

Nice looking 701 Ed I knew you were a pilot when you started doing a Pre flight errrrr I mean Pre Start ck on the 701! I am in the middle of restoring a 701 myself whats that in the hanger a Tomahawk? I owned a Piper 180 full IFR for 5 years back in the mid 80's one of the most memorable moments I had was when I took my wife for a flight and when we go up in the 180 I asked her how she liked it? Fine she said why? I said because its yours!!! I haven't flown in awhile but if I ever get down that way yer welcome to try and make me barf Watched yer movie is that a Stearman? Iv'e got a little stick time in one of those too!

Cheers ~Duke

[KC9KAS 4,745]

Very nice looking !

I also liked the ride in the bi-plane! Weeeeeeeeeeee!

[stevasaurus 23,521]

What a couple of great videos...thanks for the ride.

Did a little skydiving in my younger days, always wanted to jump out of one of those 2 wingers. :thumbs:

[Olratlr 25]

Really is pretty ED. :thumbs: