F6F Update

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:21 pm

In the Yank's F6F thread, a couple folks speculated that the F6F-3 under restoration was 65V. Even though I said it wasn't, I gave Bill a call to ask and check in on him. Bill assured me that he still has the F6 on it's still on his farm. Bill's a great guy and I've known hin for almost 35 years. He invited me to come up and see him after the first and I will do so. A few folks over the years have tried to get the a/c frown him like Paul Allen ie Jeff Thomas and Gerry Beck with no luck. The future may hold a change in that regard but I said enought already. :shock:

VCS1 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:10 pm

Hello Jack
As the person that started the inquiry,thank you for clearing this up. I have wondered for years about the condition and how complete Bill's F6F project is. When you visit could you get some pics? Do you know off hand what he has to work with or has gotten done over the years?

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:16 pm

Bill has 2 2800s, new prop, extra replacement wings, replacement cowlings, tail feathers, 3 hulks for parts and fittings ect. All a good shop needs to make it go!

retroaviation · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:38 pm

Jack, did you say that this is the former CAF Hellcat?

Gary

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:15 pm

Hi Gary,
No, I was told that Yanks got the xCAF F6 wreck that Mike Couches had?!

retroaviation · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:19 pm

Thanks Jack

12XU2A3X3 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:10 pm

Jack Cook wrote:

Bill has 2 2800s, new prop, extra replacement wings, replacement cowlings, tail feathers, 3 hulks for parts and fittings ect. All a good shop needs to make it go!

does two 2800s and 3 hulks mean there is enough for two birds?

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:04 pm

Make the jigs and you can make has many has you want.

TimAPNY · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:41 pm

Jack Cook wrote:

Make the jigs and you can make has many has you want.

Now I like that kind of thinking.

Tim

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:41 pm

Jack, are there any updates on this F-6?

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:54 pm

Dan Jones · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:35 pm

How "hulky" are the hulks?

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:15 am

good for fittings and templates.

Dan Jones · **Posted:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:43 am

Any idea where the hulks came from, Jack?

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:20 am

Yes I know exactly here :shock:

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