[Milsurplus] TBF radio installation

[J Forster]

Thanks to all. I was pretty sure that the rails were a ham addition, but
just wanted to double check before ditching them.

Best,
-John




Mike Hanz wrote:

> 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.