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| Author: | wreck chaser [ Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
I found a R1820 in a lake. Would this be worth messing with? I plan on removing the prop if I can find out how to undo the prop nut. Any advice on this? Will the prop have any value even if bent? |
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| Author: | robkamm [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
what lake? was a plane attached to it nearby? tell us more please. |
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| Author: | bdk [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
I think it will really depend on the story and the amount of corrosion present. |
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| Author: | UC61K [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
Talk about throwing a line into the lake and getting allot of nibbles! Please give us more info on the What and Where you found this motor and prop? Depending on the story and condition behind the find will depend on the value. Most Engines/props don't just fall into lakes without some kind of story. |
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| Author: | wreck chaser [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
B-17 trainer in Florida that crashed in the 40's. I believe I saw 3 of the motors but one for sure as I could count the jugs and see the prop clearly and I think I saw the main landing gear also. I'm not telling the lake just yet... I don't want any company out there. I hope you understand. I don't think the engine itself is worth all that much but I'm thinking of taking the parts and making some "airplane art" with it. I'm attaching a cool picture from my fish finder that shows what I believe to be the engines. The engine I found (not in pic) is about 50 feet from the top piece that I think it broke off of. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n30/ ... 4cae4f.jpg |
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| Author: | wreck chaser [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
Any ballpark estimates for light corrosion? |
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| Author: | mrmoto [ Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 static display value |
sounds like a "fish story" to me. |
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