Re: T-33
Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:47 am
cooper9411 wrote:Definitely going to try! I may have to take a road trip to Huntington and play "Jim Rockford"!
Cooper,
Let me know and I'd love to try and help any way I can. I can accommodate some hauling as well........
My 18 foot, 7000lb trailer
BTW, it's a go for Leon's tomorrow around 1-2pm. Hope for dry grounds! Bringing her home:
Re: T-33
Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:03 pm
As many of you know I purchased Lockheed T-33A-1-LO #51-6546 from "woodsyairfield" (Leon) recently and am currently making arrangements to bring it back to the Toledo area probably in the spring. I've made a trip to Vermilion County airport by Danville Illinois to pick up all the original manuals and this past Sunday made a trip to Grissom to inspect the T-33 that is on the far northwest part of the property in the weeds. And in doing so, I spoke with folks there who stated that T-33 has been sitting in that same area since the mid 80's. They further stated that they've sent many letters/emails to the NMUSAF informing them that the T-33 was excess to their needs and wanted it removed from the property. It was also said that folks from Grissom over the years told people from the NMUSAF that there were people interested in the bird but was told by the museum they (NMUSAF) would handle any decisions regarding any of "their" aircraft. I've had some conversations with people from NMUSAF regarding what's left of the T-33 ( stripped down/out fuselage, complete wing sitting in front of the fuselage) and I was told that the remains could either be scrapped or put up for auction. I appreciate everyone who supplied leads/info on parts/pieces. I don't like asking people for anything but there has been a gofundme set up to raise funds so once it gets back to Toledo it can go straight into a hangar where the restoration can commence. Until such time I obtain wings, the restoration can proceed on the rest of the plane.
One of the goals is to track down as many instructors and pilots who trained in this bird and have them sign a piece of the original skin and once that's done put the piece of skin on display.We are also making a plaque and inscribing the names of folks who either donated time, materials, funds.
https://www.gofundme.com/jq6pynyc
One of the goals is to track down as many instructors and pilots who trained in this bird and have them sign a piece of the original skin and once that's done put the piece of skin on display.We are also making a plaque and inscribing the names of folks who either donated time, materials, funds.
https://www.gofundme.com/jq6pynyc
Re: T-33
Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:06 pm
Good news! Did you get hold of Nathan Decker to check out 51-6754 from the park in Huntington, IN?
Grissom has two T-33s listed; is the derelict one 51-6782 or 52-9563?
Grissom has two T-33s listed; is the derelict one 51-6782 or 52-9563?
Re: T-33
Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:56 pm
Derelict one is #51-6782. The one in Huntington is decent but the one at Grissom would be easier to get and transport considering its already disassembled. Rumor has it that there's a couple of names on the list for #51-6754. So now I have to sit and wait for a decision to be made about #51-6782! In the meantime I have have the canopy, wing/fuselage fairings, and the tip tanks to keep me busy for a few months. Hopefully when its time to move mine I'll have all the above restored.
Re: T-33
Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:51 am
Cooper,
Great job saving one and keeping history alive!
Please keep us posted (with lots of photos) as the restoration progresses.
Great job saving one and keeping history alive!
Please keep us posted (with lots of photos) as the restoration progresses.
Re: T-33
Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:34 pm
Does anyone have any information about the T-33 sitting along side the road somewhere in the vicinity of St. Mathews South Carolina? I'd like to get in contact with owner and see if there any intentions in the near future. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.