1965 turbine thunderbird
08-22-2013 | 10:21 PM
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The only progress I have made is the decision to put two turbines in it instead of one, these turbines are 700 hp each so it should go pretty good!
I keep hoping to run into some original ST-6 pratt and whitneys but have had no luck.
I have got the drives figured out just need to order the parts.
I keep hoping to run into some original ST-6 pratt and whitneys but have had no luck.
I have got the drives figured out just need to order the parts.
08-22-2013 | 11:09 PM
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I almost forgot about this thread. My brother in law showed me a you tube video about the pioneers of offshore & they talked about the first turbine boat blowing away the competition ultimately causing it's disqualification. Then POP here we are again. Hope things are going well for you & you find the parts you need. Would love to see that boat in the water. Randy
09-04-2013 | 10:45 AM
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The only progress I have made is the decision to put two turbines in it instead of one, these turbines are 700 hp each so it should go pretty good!
I keep hoping to run into some original ST-6 pratt and whitneys but have had no luck.
I have got the drives figured out just need to order the parts.
I keep hoping to run into some original ST-6 pratt and whitneys but have had no luck.
I have got the drives figured out just need to order the parts.
09-08-2013 | 09:45 PM
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I actually have two mooney's, they are unique in there own way. The 1963 m-20 has a N number of
N6664U, A close friend of mine was real excited about going for a ride until he saw the N number. He won't even sit in it! I am thinking of putting a devil on it for nose art
. The 68 M-20 is painted all black with orange and silver stripes, everybody thinks that one is pretty cool! It was a doctors plane before I got it, was babied up until 4 years ago needs some TLC. I don't have any good pictures of either plane.
N6664U, A close friend of mine was real excited about going for a ride until he saw the N number. He won't even sit in it! I am thinking of putting a devil on it for nose art
. The 68 M-20 is painted all black with orange and silver stripes, everybody thinks that one is pretty cool! It was a doctors plane before I got it, was babied up until 4 years ago needs some TLC. I don't have any good pictures of either plane.I'm actually just curious but whats the significance of the N number?
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09-09-2013 | 08:09 AM
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From: Oneida Lake NY
BTW, my NYS Drivers license number ends in "666" as well :/
09-11-2013 | 12:17 AM
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N "666" 4U - "666" is regarded by many as "The number of the beast" AKA the Devil. Superstition that something bad will happen. As I don't normally subscribe to superstition it is alive and well in everyday America. Many buildings in cities do not have a 13th floor for the same reason.
BTW, my NYS Drivers license number ends in "666" as well :/
BTW, my NYS Drivers license number ends in "666" as well :/
.I couldn't care less and it is fun to see the expression on peoples faces when they see that N#.
08-28-2014 | 11:11 AM
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Turning out to be a great thread! I am in Denver and getting ready to gear up to start my build of a Gentleman Racer/Off Shore style boat (of my own design) made of wood. And I have been thinking about Turbine power in mine.
I also play in the fixed wing dept. as well and I'm in the middle of a Ultimate 20-300S build as well...
You might want to contact Bruce about your turbines.... [email protected] He maybe able to help you out on your engines.
I am in Denver and getting ready to gear up to start my build of a Gentleman Racer/Off Shore style boat (of my own design) made of wood. And I have been thinking about Turbine power in mine.I also play in the fixed wing dept. as well and I'm in the middle of a Ultimate 20-300S build as well...
You might want to contact Bruce about your turbines.... [email protected] He maybe able to help you out on your engines.
08-28-2014 | 10:45 PM
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