Here is hoe I did mime. Of course, I have no header tank. The cowl overlaps the front deck lid by 1/2" and piano hinges are all that secure the front deck down. I have 140 flight hours on this set up and no problems with it at all. Here are the links: http://www.flykr2s.com/frontdeck.html http://www.flykr2s.com/hood.html
Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com E-mail: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald Wright" <[email protected]> Subject: KR> Front deck modification >I am in process of reworking a slightly damaged KR2. > I would like to make the front deck removable along > with the fuel tank to give access to the pedals, > gauges, wiring etc. > > If we decide to cut this front deck loose, what if any > reinforcements would have to be installed? Any > suggestion exactly where to cut it loose on the sides? > Use piano hinges to reinstall or another solution? > > Getting close to either cutting it open or leaving it > alone.. Thanks for the help. > > Ron > St. Louis, MO
