[Milsurplus] TBF radio installation

[Mike Hanz]

I would certainly agree with Hue's assessment.  Typical construction for 
radio peripheral mounting was 16 gage formed (on a brake) aluminum 
channel, attached to similar fuselage stringers or bulkhead 
reinforcements that were part of the airframe.  Solid (or even 
half-round) aluminum bar stock would have not passed the minimal weight 
gauntlet.

Best 73,
Mike

Hue Miller wrote:

>>I've seen a set of 6 coil holders screwed to pieces of 1/2 round
>>aluminum stock and am trying to figure out it that's original or just
>>home brew for convenience.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>-John
>>
>
>John, i think round aluminum stock would be pointless for mounting
>to an airframe. I wager this is some postwar ham-type construction.
>