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Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:04 pm

I know Gary's project racer (Another Solution) was sold, but does anyone know where she is now or what she has been doing since she changed hands??

I re-read his racer thread again today and enjoyed myself until the last two pages, of course. Hope my question hasn't already been covered and I missed it. My apologies if it has.

Dana

Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:51 pm

The airplane was sold to Matt Jackson. Matt planned to race it this year then put it in a museum, but since it didn't race this year, I am unsure of the status.

Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:43 pm

What's happening to Gary's truck rod project is also of interest!

Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:05 pm

I would be interested in buying the racer project. Also does anyone remember the "N" number of the Clipped Wing Cub Gary used to own? I know it left Memphis several years ago but don't know if it ever got finished and where it went.

I know the last I heard Gary left everything to Janet. Not sure what she will do with everything. As a fellow mechanic I would like to buy one of his tools. I have his cat Katy but would like to have a tool so every time I use it I will remember his big smile and fat/short jokes. His mom was looking for his flight helmet, I think the one he wore during the Pitts canopy incident with a foot print on the back of it. There was a good joke behind that one as well. She was pretty proud of his B24/B29 Crew Chief Jacket.
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Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:04 am

As soon as a final decision is made about Gary's estate I will let everyone know.

Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:06 pm

Please keep us posted. If any of his tools or other possessions are to be put up for auction, I'd like to bid on some things. If I go for my A&P, it'd be great to have at least one tool that Gary used on a warbird!

Rich

Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:29 pm

I certainly hope I didn't offend anyone, but I was just hoping to hear that his racer had flown...finally. Maybe not with him in the seat, but that his work had not been in vain. I am in no way trying to rush or invade in the settling of his estate, so I hope it wasn't taken that way. He was too dear to me to ever intrude on such a thing.

And Mr. Pierce, I got an email the other day that suggested his N number on the Cub was 17RB. Not sure if anyone answered you or not.

Regards,
Dana

Re: Gary Austin's racer, Another Solution. Where is she???

Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:57 pm

Piper J3 registered in Experimental Exhibition now residing in Michigan. I believe that is it. Thanks.
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