Anyone Have a Good Number For David Rude For Strut Rebuild?

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I've read that David Rude is the go to guy for rebuilding struts. I've called the number I've found listed on several websites (919-365-3063) but I'm getting a number disconnected message. Does anyone have a good phone number for him? Thanks.
 
I believe Dave has retired as of the middle of last year.
The good news is the struts are fairly simple to clean up and re-seal!
As long as the strut barrel and sleeve aren't dinged or damaged it's a simple matter to put in new seals and packing (available from Wag Aero or Univar) in an afternoon. There is an article on rebuilding the struts by John Propst online that is very detailed and easy to follow.

Chris
 
links to the Propst articles, oleos are 3rd down

John Propst Tech Articles

This is what you call a honey hole! Dozens of articles, many of them specific to the Champ airframe and systems. https://johnpropst.yolasite.com/ This article discusses the conversion of Champs and Chiefs from one model to another. Aeronca Aircraft Conversions rev11...
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