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It was posted on another forum where some guy is looking for one to go in a tractor, he's getting fairly blunt answers from the aircraft guys :)

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Oh wow, talk about an investment. $350 in the late 40s and how much now?
What would a zero time Allison V1710-135 be worth today?


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Oh wow, talk about an investment. $350 in the late 40s and how much now?
What would a zero time Allison V170-135 be worth today?



I know of one that has just come up for sale, 100 hrs, recent overhaul, for 65K

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DaveM2 wrote:
Lightjug wrote:
Oh wow, talk about an investment. $350 in the late 40s and how much now?
What would a zero time Allison V170-135 be worth today?


I know of one that has just come up for sale, 100 hrs, recent overhaul, for 65K

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Well that's a 18,471% increase... wish my mutuals did that ;)
I know this is crystal ball stuff, just havin' fun 8)
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