And so it begins

[Donald Kavalench]

First of all, I would like to thank everybody for their contributions to the mailing list over the last year, there was some valuable information in there which greatly assisted me.  After much searching, (internet, newspapers, magazines and my soul) I have found and purchased an Ercoupe restoration project. It's a 1946 415C SN 1239.  My son and I loaded her onto a snowmobile trailer and hauled her 3 hours to the shop.  With any luck, my AME will have her flying by the time the snow melts up here in the great white north.    The biggest problem (so far) is in the right wing - we need at least 3 nose ribs and one wing tip bow - there was substantial corrosion damage due to those dang mice, messy mini rats that they are.  I know Univair has them (the parts, not sure on the mice) but I also know what they're asking for that flimsy piece of aluminum shaped like a big banana.  (Nuts!)  If there is anyone out there who can help I'd appreciate any suggestions.  Surely somewhere there is a great Ercoupe boneyard.... Thanks again, Spike Kavalench