I do believe that Jim did sell his project, but I am yes interested in picking up a Tri Gear bird for reasonable rather than change a beautiful flying machine.  I did find a set of the Airhart brakes in a box we got with a kit we started.  Jay,  So you need to kick in the work buddy and get into the air.  You helped me get mine going and now I want to encourage you to get er done!!!

Thanks for the reply and all your help.