Here are some construction pictures of Cleo Greenhaw's 5151
ENGINE
This is the motor mount Cleo designed for his four cylinder GEO
The right side of Cleo's four cylinder GEO
with a Reductions Redrive of Canada
Left side of engine showing the intake manifold mounted
on the GEO
and the radiator expansion tank above the firewall.
Cleo makes both of these parts for the four cylinder
GEO.
This picture shows his GEO running at 1000 RPM.
Talk about smooth, notice the glass of beer!!!!
RADIATOR
Cleo is installing the radiator in the belly scoop just like the
original P-51
Side view of radiator scoop
PARTS
These are some of the parts Cleo makes for the GEO.
Cleo modified the header tank to receive fuel from the
wing tanks via an electric pump. There is also a fuel return line from
the engine.
Here are additional parts Cleo can build for the GEO
Wings
Here is a push rod setup Cleo has designed for his 5151
Landing Gear
This is some the linkage necessary to retract the 5151's
landing gear
Opening where right landing gear will retract
COCKPIT
Here is a shot of his cockpit
AIRFRAME
Templates are being installed before cowling is constructed
Cleo is covering his 5151 with plywood and fiberglass
ALMOST READY!!!!!
CREW
Bobby Joe
Cleo's Flight Engineer and Chief Advisor
Additional information and construction photos will be added soon