Redbirdman 7 #1 Posted November 26, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,955 #2 Posted November 26, 2010 Ooh, wee that's pretty. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,932 #3 Posted November 26, 2010 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #4 Posted November 26, 2010 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #5 Posted November 26, 2010 Nice 701 Ed. can you post some pics of your rj? oh yeah, that's a nice lookin plane ya got too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #6 Posted November 26, 2010 Taking care of a girl who's taking care of you. Great story, and she looks good from here. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel857 0 #7 Posted November 26, 2010 nice but lets see the other one to :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #8 Posted November 26, 2010 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #9 Posted November 26, 2010 Very nice looking ! I also liked the ride in the bi-plane! Weeeeeeeeeeee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,243 #10 Posted November 26, 2010 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olratlr 25 #11 Posted November 29, 2010 Really is pretty ED. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites