Chris, the place to look for a gooney bird in good shape is Venezuela
and the rest of Latin America, especially in high-and-dry places. Many
of these proud warbirds are still around, languishing in front of
abandoned warehouses, some missing part preventing them from take-off,
the undergrowth slowly reclaiming the landing gear and fuselage....
The last time I was in Venezuela I spotted a C-47 at a small, abandoned
airport near Coro, northwest of Caracas. Other than a propeller, it
appeared to be in nearly intact shape and some of the original markings,
including what looked like invasion stripes (or similar, I don't want to
make claims I can't substantiate) could be seen under the fading red
paintjob.
Cheers!
Henry C.
Chris Davis wrote:
> Hi Maurizio and list(s),
>
> While I'm not a pilot, I do have my A&P Mechanics licences. Restoring a
> C-47 would be a fascinating and rewarding project. Let me know if you
> pilot types ever find one (and decide to work on it somewhere near the
> Southern California region).
>
> On a less theoretical subject...
>
> The '42 GPW script has a new home locally with Deryk Walker (Last outpost
> of the British Empire), 2nd Carryall went cross country to Virginia, the
> 3rd Carryall will head out to Texas Saturday. The Mule will go to Arizona
> on Monday. Last night I organized the "shop". The keeper 1942 WC53
> Carryall has been moved to the middle of the garage, ready for restoration.
>
> A wise manager once told me one should go public with ones goals. It
> forces you to live up to them. So...
>
> I have done the math (and padded the numbers for Murphy's sake). I'm
> looking at about 200 hours of work to finish my restoration. I plan to
> have the Carryall done for Memorial Day (May 28th). To fit 200 hours in
> between now and then I need to put in two hours each weeknight, and eight
> hours each Saturday. (Sundays off for Marriage Maintenance.)
>
> While I can't offer anything as entertaining as Tim's Scout Car Report, I
> would like to post my progress to the list(s). A daily report if
> possible. A little accounting hanging over me to help me get out to the
> garage when I'd rather sit and watch TV.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris Davis
> MVPA# 20000
> Lake Forest, CA
> '42 WC53 Carryall
>
> P.S. Maurizio, I'm going to have to pass on the volt meter switches for
> now. I had a chance to look at the one in the Carryall last night and it
> looks like the right one... doesn't work, but wiring on this rig is iffy
> at best. I would appreciate knowing who you do sell them to so I could buy
> one from them if needed. (If your buyer doesn't mind of course.) Thanks!
>
>
>
>
> At 03:42 PM 3/6/01 +0100, Maurizio Beretta wrote:
>
>> In 14.28 06/03/01 +0000, Douglas Greville ha scritto:
>> ...
>>
>>> Very relevant point, being a pilot, I am aware of the need to "ground"
>>> a plane before refueling,...
>>
>> are you too??!!
>>
>> I'm wondering how many HMV owners are also pilots ...
>>
>> next time we can start to talk about restoring a C-47 !
>>
>> ..Tim Bell will be delighted to board his jeep!! ;-)))
>>
>>
>> maurizio
>>
>>
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