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    Gascolator looks lethal

    Whilst having some work done on my 1965 7GCAA, I was poking around looking at stuff and found the tiny weld on the gascolator bail (under the thumbscrew threads) that keeps me airborne. This looks astonishingly unsound. Haven't spoke to my mechanic about it (Memorial Day), but snapped this pic...
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    Hubcaps on a Citabria?

    I've got an oleo 7GCAA without wheel fairings but have the fairing axle nut extension (wheel pants support, part #1-8790) installed. I'd like to remove the long support tube and replace with something that I can bolt a hubcap to. The Cleveland wheels on my '65 don't have the 3 tapped holes...
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    "New airplane owner spends hard earned cash!"

    Thought I'd introduce myself properly to the group as a new Citabria 7GCAA owner -- 1965 vintage (the plane, not me). My first airplane. Spent my first $100 on fuel yesterday. I'm going to frame the receipt. The sting subsides with repetition, right? I'd like to thank Jim Rosenow (shazam) for...
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    Low Rider Citabria

    Hi. I am considering this aircraft for my first plane purchase. It's got new fabric and a low time engine. I have not yet seen this plane in person but does the landing gear look a little low slung to you? This used to be a 7ECA converted to a 7GCAA (150 HP Lycoming now)...
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    1st airplane shopper and overhauls

    Hello folks. I'm new here. I've been lurking in these forums for a while and thought I'd poke my head up. I'm a low time 172 renter that's shopping for a Citabria. My first plane. Probably a 7ECA to be used mostly for local flying on the cheap (I hope). I'm looking for a mid 1970's with a...
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