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Piper L-4 Grasshopper
We are completely restoring Lubbock, Texas resident Malcom Laing’s Piper L-4. The L-4, called the Grasshopper, is the military version of the J-3 Cub.
Piper L-4 frame, after beadblast
L-4 frame being painted
Piper L-4 frame, after paint
Piper L-4 frame in build fixture
Bird cage of L-4 in fabrication process, original on left and fabrication on right
Elevator, in fabric covering process
Cockpit floor, installing wood flooring
Seat, in fabrication process
Landing gear with bungees, after restoration
Forward view of tail, control surfaces installed
Fuselage, fabric and initial paint complete
Right hand wing, ribs installed
Right hand wing, bow installed
Left hand wing, nose rib tapes installed
Right hand wing, fitting and forming leading edge
Left hand wing, ready to be covered in fabric
Window, in fabrication process
Window, after fabrication and glass installed
Continental C85-12 engine