Candy Leggett wrote:
> I'd be inclined to contact Spartan in Tulsa OK and ask if any of their graduates live in the locality of the plane .... > > that's how I did it with my engines that I wanted to buy ... That's an excellent idea. You are getting a recommendation from someone who has their reputation tied up with the quality of work of the mechanic. I'd also try (if there's time) to put out a request here for a mechanic. Leslie did that when she thought she might by the Indiana Alon. For Illinois, I'd certainly recommend John Wright Sr. or Jr. John Sr. is "retired" and just works full-time as an A&P/AI, concentrating on Coupes. John Wright, Jr., is thinking about quitting his day job and doing full-time A&P and Ercoupe work. John, Jr. is a member of this list so postings here will be seen by him. Both do _excellent_ Coupe work and are a prime national resource for Coupe maintenance. For an example of quality of workmanship, consider John Jr's plane. If we can get him to bring his plane to the national this year you'll recognize it -- it is the one you'll choose for people's choice -- bettcha. He's won best Ercoupe and People's Choice so many times he refused to enter the competition last year -- then the judges overruled him and gave him the awards anyway. This year he's threatening to not even bring it so someone else can win. -- Ed Burkhead Peoria, Ill. N3802H
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