I thought you guys might be interested in my present restoration project it's a ejection seat from a 1966 SR-71A. The seat was later replaced with with the SR-1 type in 1968. It was heavily stripped when I bought it but I've been restoring the seat as suitable components become available.
The seat has dozens of "ADP" (Advanced Development Projects, SkunkWorks) inspection and function stamps. Many of the component serial numbers have the prefix "4AQ" or "AQ" the "4AQ" denotes SR-71A cockpit components, "AQ" denotes A-12 Cockpit components, and parts common to all Subsequent varients of the Blackbird family (except M-21.)
More information on the seat can be found here;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41677561@N08/sets/72157624398155908/with/4690445153/
Since those pictures were taken i have bought and i'm presently installing,
Leg ramps (Both.)
right ball assembly for spur.
Right spur.
Right reel assembly for leg guard.
cables for above.
Seat actuator switch.
Main seat belt, harness and emergency release cable system.
Lower seat cushion.
Harness retention reel, release cable and manual retention handle.
Hydraulics and hose's for cable cutters (Underside assembly.)
All origional spec. screws, nut and bolts for the installation of the above parts.
Underside covers, plates and guards.
Also theres several Pictures of the seat here prior to cleaning and restoration;
http://roadrunnersinternationale.com/ejection_seat/a12_seat.html
Simon
The seat has dozens of "ADP" (Advanced Development Projects, SkunkWorks) inspection and function stamps. Many of the component serial numbers have the prefix "4AQ" or "AQ" the "4AQ" denotes SR-71A cockpit components, "AQ" denotes A-12 Cockpit components, and parts common to all Subsequent varients of the Blackbird family (except M-21.)
More information on the seat can be found here;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41677561@N08/sets/72157624398155908/with/4690445153/
Since those pictures were taken i have bought and i'm presently installing,
Leg ramps (Both.)
right ball assembly for spur.
Right spur.
Right reel assembly for leg guard.
cables for above.
Seat actuator switch.
Main seat belt, harness and emergency release cable system.
Lower seat cushion.
Harness retention reel, release cable and manual retention handle.
Hydraulics and hose's for cable cutters (Underside assembly.)
All origional spec. screws, nut and bolts for the installation of the above parts.
Underside covers, plates and guards.
Also theres several Pictures of the seat here prior to cleaning and restoration;
http://roadrunnersinternationale.com/ejection_seat/a12_seat.html
Simon