Posted by: Cog - 28 January 2010 18:36:59
Hi guys, Ive asked about wings b4 elsewhere but wanted to check with you guys here with a big UK presence since the US Oval models differ. Does the UK's Oval FRONT wings from a '56 or '57 match that which were built for the '54? the US ones had nipple indicators of course but I dont see that there are any differences over here in the UK to justify any difference in the front wing design between the '53 and '57 years. Thanks in advance. Guy

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 28 January 2010 19:40:42
Yes, late 55-57 wings are noticably different from 1953-55 wings. They are slightly wider and flare out more at the front. It's a bugger to tell them apart without having the different types side by side to compare.

Posted by: Cog - 28 January 2010 20:12:55
Hi Rich, thanks for this. Ironically you'd think wings would be a straight forward thing to match but it seems they are one of the hardest to get right. Think I will stay with what Ive got for now :-) Cheers Rich. Hope all in Sussex are doing well. Guy

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 28 January 2010 20:19:45
[quote=Cog]Hi Rich, thanks for this. Ironically you'd think wings would be a straight forward thing to match but it seems they are one of the hardest to get right. Think I will stay with what Ive got for now :-)[/quote] 53-55 wings in good condition are very hard and pricey to find in good condition. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you if you want some. [quote=Cog]Hope all in Sussex are doing well.[/quote] I'll pass on your regards to everybody in Sussex.

Posted by: Cog - 28 January 2010 20:37:59
Cheers Rich :-)