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Kick up Rudder

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:11 pm
by Welsh2ca
Is there a way to convert the orignial rudder into a kick up model?

Bruce

Re: Kick up Rudder

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:16 am
by cklamp
I'm sure there is, but you'd probably have to invent it all yourself amigo:)

Honestly, there are probably a few people out there with the Kick Up's that might be willing to trade you for your kick up. Might want to look into that route.

Later
C

Re: Kick up Rudder

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:18 am
by cguthrie
check with Sid Rousseau in Wichita - he was looking for a straight rudder and had a kick-up to trade.
his email is lizardofoz@att.net

Re: Kick up Rudder

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:09 am
by Krysia Ry
I don't think it would be that difficult to cut your blade down and buy a new kick-up head from Gene, or even get a local welder to make a head.
Bill

Re: Kick up Rudder

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:13 am
by kuriti
I don't even think you would need a welder. You can get aluminum plates online for pretty cheap. If you had someone nearby with a kick up, you could trace the pattern and cut the plates with the saw/grinder of your choice. You can also get the aluminum channeling online. I liked theses guys:

http://Www.onlinemetals.com

I guess it depends on your comfort in cutting and glassing.

Re: Kick up Rudder

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:04 pm
by Welsh2ca
Thanks for the comments and suggestions....am thinking of embarking on a trial home made effort