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Aluminum Bombadier Build
« on: December 27, 2019, 01:11:21 am »
From a Old Woody with a 318 to a New Aluminum unit with a 350 industrial.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2019, 08:02:37 am »
That should be an excellant combination.  Keep up the good work
D. Paulson

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2019, 12:09:59 pm »
Looks great. What is the weight difference between the wood and aluminum body?

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2019, 11:53:26 pm »
I’m not exactly sure. But the builder Kent figures it’s hundreds of pounds.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2019, 12:03:32 am »
Getting closer to getting done.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2020, 10:17:14 am »
M.B.,
Is this project something you are doing yourself? Or is someone doing this for you? My reason for asking is that I am looking for someone to rebuild a woody body, and would be an excellent solution. BTW, beautiful workmanship.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2020, 12:11:34 am »
The Bomber is being built by a guy by the name of Kent from Riverton, Manitoba. I think this is the 5th or 6th unit he’s converted to Aluminum. Excellent craftsmanship coming from his shop. His phone number is 204.642.3208.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2020, 10:27:42 am »
Thank you. Actually deal with Zag Fab in Riverton, that builds the best commercial aluminum boat out there. Will also be up there this February having some repair work done on an aluminum airboat hull.

Thank you so much!!!!

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2020, 08:43:39 am »
Putting the finishing touches on it now.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2020, 10:11:55 pm »
Looking pretty slick, i think the newer machines would look great too in aluminum body as well.

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Re: Aluminum Bombadier Build
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2022, 09:24:36 am »
Well mine is up at Kents right now to get the aluminum treatment done to it. KK