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Tip up to Slider Canopy conversion and Slider canopy modifications

flyinaggie

I'm New Here
Newbie here, looking for tips, no pun intended. I've seen some posts on this topic but don't believe they quite fit my situation.
I just acquired a -9 unfinished kit, with QB fuselage, 2011 if it matters. I'm told it was for a tip up canopy. I haven't verified to plans yet, what if any additional work was done, but there are some clecos that lead me to believe something changed since shipped from Vans. Pictures attached of how it sits, some of you can likely easily tell me what I've got.
Finishing kit not purchased yet.
I would like to build with a slider canopy.
Question 1 - given the early state I am in, how difficult will it be to convert to a slider canopy? I recognize I will likely have to buy some piece parts, unless they actually come in the finishing kit.
Question 2 - I see at least two slider mods available, the Meske tip-up slider and the Supertracks allowing it to slide further back. As improved access to baggage area is the primary reason for wanting the slider in the first place, I am interested in these options, and would appreciate any feedback from those who have these. And, it is probably overkill and not necessary, but is there a chance these two modifications would actually play together simultaneously?
Thanks for any and all inputs,
Roger
 

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Looks like a tipper F705 bulkhead and the forward brace, but that can be changed. The big differences are the forward substructure, roll bar and canopy bow. You need a bunch of parts, but it can be done. If the canopy hasn't been cut, that's a big savings.
 
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