how would I find a piece of skin?

[muddyboots]

I'm thinking about two or three square feet, off an old airplane that's on it's way to the crusher...Where would one go (In Jackson Mississippi) to hunt something like that down really cheap (free if possible)

[retroaviation]

I've got some pieces off of a C-97 Stratofreighter here at my place if you want some of them. Just come pick 'em up, or I can cut a piece small enough to be shipped and you pay for that. Zap me an e-mail if you're interested.

Gary

[warbird1]

I'll give you some skin! High five! Hahaha!

[flyingsailor]

I'm sure for a donation, you can get some of the skins removed from Diamond Lil or "FIFI" Contact Dave for info.

[jet1]

I'll give you some skin! High five! Hahaha!

getting my "skin" at the "gentlemans club"

[muddyboots]

Gary, thanks for the offer but that seems sort of a long assed way to ship a sheet of aluminium...

[RyanShort1]

Gary, thanks for the offer but that seems sort of a long assed way to ship a sheet of aluminium...

Try talking to some of the folks at local FBOs that have mechanic's shops - someone's bound to know someone restoring or fixing an aircraft and you might find what you're looking for - or more! You could also find out where the nearest aircraft salvage yard is and go from there. I know there's one up in Dallas, and another in Atlanta - but I don't if there are any near you.
Examples: http://aaeparts.com and http://www.asod.com/

Ryan

[Tulio]

You should find out if there is anything like a salvage operation in Meridian, MS.

They used to have a bunch of T-28s for disposal there, and I am sure that someone near the naval facility has parts of whatever was not sold.

Saludos,


Tulio

[skymstr02]

There was a company in Greenwood, MS, that was scrapping out airliners, that may be worth a shot. They gave us some cabin seats for our hangar in Madison.

[JT]

MuddyBoots,

Try talking to the guys at Jim Hankins over at Hawkins Field, They are a charter/airfreight group on the south end of the field in the old terminal. Last time I was there they were still operating several Beech 18's and had a DC-3 next to their hanger. I'm sure they have some old panels and such.

JT

[John Beyl]

Hey JT...why don't y'all just a cut a few skins off that Sea Fury? It's so d@mn big it won't even miss it! Fact is it might even feel racey enough after that to keep up with a Mustang!

Great meeting you at the 'Burger Burn'. I'm looking forward to catching up with you at Midland...that is if you don't get any of those 'Big Red Lights' on the dash! I hadn't laughed that hard in years!

John
CC Red Tail

[JT]

John!

It was GREAT Meeting you as well!! I look forward to hoisting a few with you in Midland (barring any BIG RED LIGHTS!) and sharing some more fun!! I was also Great meeting the rest of the Red Tail Crew!! Thanks for a Great Time!

JT

[muddyboots]

JT, have I missed you showing up here again? Last time it was a washout due to weather... My uncle and I showed up and missed you and the corsair. I've tried to keep up with the news but life has got in the way of going back to the afield lately. I'll try and hit Hawkins next week, thanks for the advice!

[p51]

Anyone know of a place in the Seattle/Portland (Oregon) areas that deals with older aircraft skins? I too would love to get some skin sections but would want them from older airplanes.

[gary1954]

Gary, thanks for the offer but that seems sort of a long assed way to ship a sheet of aluminium...

Try talking to some of the folks at local FBOs that have mechanic's shops - someone's bound to know someone restoring or fixing an aircraft and you might find what you're looking for - or more! You could also find out where the nearest aircraft salvage yard is and go from there. I know there's one up in Dallas, and another in Atlanta - but I don't if there are any near you.
Examples: http://aaeparts.com and http://www.asod.com/

Ryan

There is also one in Griffin, Georgia. Where is the one in Atlanta??