Restoration Services 

Waldo enjoys a good challenge!  When COVID hit with a vengence, it seemed the best thing to do for the business at the time was to implement our "PLAN B".  That plan essentially transitioned our  full time ride operation/part time restoration shop to a full time restoration shop/part time ride operation.  The decision to remain a restoration shop full time was announced July 1, 2024. The practicality of the conversion proved to be a valid way to maintain sustainability during the pandemic, but evolved into a stronger business than we ever expected! Due to industry standards that significantly impacted the ride operations, it turns out this transformation was the solid decision that needed to be instituted.

It became obvious the restoration shop is our future, the ride operations are our past, and the present services we offer include:

  • Frame up restoration services
  • Pre-Buy Inspections on Stearman, WACO and Travel Air flyers or projects
  • Annual inspections on Stearman, WACO and Travel Air models only (must participate in an interview before we accept the work)
  • Monthly billing statements on work performed
  • Project transparency
  • Private tracking of your project real time through iPhone Shared Albums
  • Hard copy documentation of all restoration invoices from vendors available to clients at any time
  • IA sign off on all projects
  • Aircraft/project pickup and delivery services 
  • Owner Assisted Restoration- YES! You can work alongside Waldo as often as you like

 

 

Award-Winning Projects:

Please click the photo for a link to each story!

 
1942 BOEING STEARMAN NC33NA-AWARD WINNER!
EAA-Outstanding Open Cockpit Biplane WWII Era 2021
Grand Champion Nebraska Chapter AAA 2021
Most Recent Restoration Galesburg 2021
SUN N FUN Outstanding Antique Custom 2022
 
1943 BOEING STEARMAN NC5540N-AWARD WINNER!
National Stearman Fly-In Best Yellow Peril 2022
EAA Warbirds Judge's Choice Primary Trainer Winner 2023
 
 
1932 WACO UBF-2 NC13444-AWARD WINNER!
Sun N Fun Silver Age Champion 2023 
EAA Silver Age Outstanding Open Cockpit Biplane 2023
 
 
1933 WACO UMF-3 NC13571-AWARD WINNER! 
EAA Customized Aircraft Champion Bronze Lindy 2023 
Sun N Fun Silver Age Champion 2024
Silver Age Outstanding Open Cockpit Biplane 2024