B-17 Parts Wanted - Australia

[warbirdcrazy]

Peter,

As scarce as B-17 airframe parts are, i.e. wings, fuselage, etc, you will in all likelihood be faced with having to put together an airplane using major components from several airframes and these would probably be in very rough condition in need of a lot of structural parts. We are in the process of restoring our B-17 G 44-85790 The Lacey Lady. We have collaborated with other B-17 groups to obtain needed structural parts that have to be manufactured. By doing larger runs of components it helps keep the cost down for all involved. Are you interested in getting in on this?

Sean
Director of operations
Lacey Lady

[woodley]

I appreciate the advice and offer but figure unless I can achieve a given level of parts (that is an amount of parts that justify to me further consideration and investment) then I will focus on
obtaining what I can in smaller managable sections. I have progressed the project to the point of now being in a position to negotiate a trade for some "hard to get" parts but will certainly let this group know when I have these items in my possession.

If anyone is looking for 6507-A-O props I have both used and NOS for sale or trade.


Peter

[DryMartini]

Peter,

I am interested to know just what you have.
Being someone who has run extrusions and
material for the B-17 fuselage, and trying to
build my own, I understand the allure of having
props, wheels, and other equipment. But, if
you don't have a plane to put it all in, well....

Shoot me an email, and let's see how the
"B-17 Bomber Alliance" can help out.
As for the 6507s - I need the toothpick props....

[woodley]

Hi All

the B-17 wing attach bracket I have - as per above pic - is now for sale.

As I understand, it is for an early D or E type. I'm focussing on the F series. So if there is an interested party drop me a line

and I can send more pics and details. Would love to see it go into a resto project.


Peter

[ballturret]

Have you ever thought about going after the B17 wreck at black cat pass?......I reckon that would make a fantastic restoration project?

[warbirdcrazy]

All it takes is money, and lots of it.

[Dave]

Peter,

How is the parts chasing going, gave you any updates?

Cheers

Dave

[woodley]

Hi all

an quick update on some items we have recovered, traded or purchased. More to come over the next few months with several wreck sites to be investigated here in Australia.

these include D, E and F model B-17's. Will provide more as each site survey is completed.