Big Beautiful Doll crash site photos online

JDK · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:45 am

warbird2 wrote:

So it sounds like nothing is different that would be noticable to the average person?

Today, not unless you know what you are looking for, and are looking really closely, or you have trustworthy documentation with unambiguous provenance.

Of course back when they were first built or in service, the date, user and context would answer the question.

gale_dono · **Joined:** Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:32 pm **Posts:** 328

warbird2 wrote:

So it sounds like nothing is different that would be noticable to the average person?

Thanks for the answers gentlemen.

Simplifying or ignoring accurate history doesn't tend to work too well for anyone involved. I don't see how lessening the significance of the CAC production would be a net positive for anyone.

t6flier · **Joined:** Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:36 pm **Posts:** 73

On the couple of CAC mustangs that I've seen somewhat "naked" revealed some Anodized grey wing skins in some areas
and some anodized parts as I recall. I believe I saw some anodized
longerons. May have been a lot more parts as well. That was back in the 90's.

Mike V

WallyB · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:27 pm

Randy Haskin wrote:

There's a dataplate and a clear title in there, so certainly it's rebuildable!

You said it :supz:

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JDK · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:38 pm

gale_dono wrote:

Simplifying or ignoring accurate history doesn't tend to work too well for anyone involved. I don't see how lessening the significance of the CAC production would be a net positive for anyone.

When the objective is "Git 'er flying", or "Git 'er sold" history can come second to paperwork 'convenience' (or viability of restoration) and changes to achieve the result - some, like new pipes and systems very sensible, others, no so much...

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:19 pm

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There's a dataplate and a clear title in there, so certainly it's rebuildable!

Even if it's hit in mid-air by a 500# bomb or it hit the ground straight on going 600 mph???? WOW!!!

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