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At 09:54 PM 4/16/2007 -0700, you wrote:

Anyone thought about, or tried this? I got my engine from a Cherokee guy who
suggested the cowl and exhaust might work also. Obviously the length
wouldn't be right, and would need to be trimmed to fit, but the shape seems
about right other than the Rebels flat-top instrument panel. It seems like
with some modification you should be able to use the top and bottom spine,
nose bowl and doors, air box, exhaust and even the spinner. I haven't had a
chance yet to do an up-close survey, but I will be out at the airport this
week, and I will then.
Jesse

Hi Jesse I think the nosebowl and airbox would work well. The Rebel cowl
has a larger circumference at the firewall so if using the cherokee one
you'd have to remake something completely. Probably the bottom since you
don't need that big ugly hole where the training wheel sticks out. There
isn't room for a muffler between the engine and firewall on a rebel so
using the exhaust requires major rework. I did it with a tri-pacer exhaust
but it was something I already had. If you have to buy the cherokee exhaust
I don't think it's worth it.
Drew



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Thanks Drew,
I figured it sounded too easy. In the end, it's probably easier to start
from scratch.
Jesse

ps, I forgot to say I'm putting a nosewheel on my Rebel? NOT!

From: Drew Dalgleish <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Cherokee cowl on a Rebel?
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:25:42 -0400

Hi Jesse I think the nosebowl and airbox would work well. The Rebel cowl
has a larger circumference at the firewall so if using the cherokee one
you'd have to remake something completely. Probably the bottom since you
don't need that big ugly hole where the training wheel sticks out. There
isn't room for a muffler between the engine and firewall on a rebel so
using the exhaust requires major rework. I did it with a tri-pacer exhaust
but it was something I already had. If you have to buy the cherokee exhaust
I don't think it's worth it.
Drew



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