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A place where restoration project-type threads can go to avoid falling off the main page in the WIX hangar. Feel free to start threads on Restoration projects and/or warbird maintenance here. Named in memoriam for Gary Austin, a good friend of the site and known as RetroAviation here. He will be sorely missed.
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Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:25 pm

Does anyone know where I can find reasonably priced Type 4000 or 4000A rail trailers ? Also looking for a couple of Type 3000s.

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:09 am

Have you checked with any of the mega acre military surplus yards that seem to be concentrated in Utah? Or any of the smelters and parts outfits in Tucson?

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:42 am

Yep, also already checked the normal sources on Parts Base. Their pricing is outrageous.

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:26 am

Anyone have a link to those mega surplus yards?

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:18 pm

That's aviation,
rebuilt Delco 60A generator for your 1958 Chevy ------------$75. @ the parts store on the corner
rebuilt Delco 60A generator for your 1958 Piper Flychaser----$750.00, essentially the same as the auto 60A generator except uses marine brushes

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Sun Dec 26, 2010 3:34 am

I've seen them sell at Govt Liquidation for around $100, and locally for $50, but that was a year ago. Haven't seen any since then. The local govt surplus yards used to have dozens, but not any more.

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:41 am

The Thomas' wish to be as fast as gordon comes true when he has to collect a jet engine from the docks and deliver it to the airfield Cranky accidentally knocks . Thanks for sharing info.

Re: Jet Engine Rail Trailers

Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:12 pm

Ztex,
I have a 4000 trailer project.
Email me at john@astreair.com and I'll see if I can do you any good.
JM
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