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For sale: Corvair Engine
Hi all! My Dad was building an engine as a first step to building a plane as he wanted to get back into flying in retirement. Alzheimers had other plans. He got everything machined, and started assembly, and it stopped there. He's in NE Indiana.
The one thing he had going for him is that he has always been an dedicated note taker. If you're in the area and would be interested in finishing this up, my dad would love to see it meet the air, and my mom would love to see it gone, with the realization they won't get from it (money-wise) what my dad has spent on it.
As far as my dad's mechanical aptitude: He's rebuilt everything his whole life, and has rebuilt many straight-4 Fords, a Mopar slant-6, 318 V-8, lawn mower engines, etc. He has machined his own gears to keep my mom's food-processor going for a decade longer than she wanted to own the thing. So he had the gift.
My mom isn't tech savvy, so I'm the intermediary. I'm working on getting pictures, parts, specs, and all of that for the work that was done, but I'm in TX, not IN. In the meantime, if you're close (or flying by - they live near the DeKalb County airport, Auburn, IN) and want to talk airplanes/engines with my dad, he'd love that, and can walk you through his notebook of what he did. But know that any for-real pricing needs to go through me or my mom, as my dad (depending on his mood) may not be realistic is pricing (and his price may change during a single conversation). And send me all queries, we'll get a conversation going. I'm having to educate myself on what specifications are important when it comes to using Chevy's Corvair motor for an aircraft. My email is jon.e.kruger@gmail.com
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Permalink Reply by Jon Kruger on
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He's healthy, but slipping away a tiny bit every day. He's always been a builder / fixer of things, so he does what he can, but everything is a simple job like splitting wood, raking the yard, shoveling snow.
I did forget about Greyhound. I used them 15 years ago to ship a Roadrunner fender to a friend from TX to IN. Thanks for the reminder!
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Jon So sorry about your dad. Alzimers is such a cruel disease. I have prayed for him and for you several times as I watched this thread develop. I hope you can be strong for your mom.
The other possibility that came to my mind was Fastenal. If both the shipper and recipient are reasonably close to one of their stores it’s a possibility. I have had pallet, and even over sized pallets of farm parts shipped by them. It’s usually pretty reasonable to have something shipped from one participating store to another.
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I did not know that. Thanks Matt!
And thank you for the prayers! It warms my heart that complete strangers are praying for my dad.
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Permalink Reply by LARRY TRAMEL on
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Joe I still interested in the motor let me know when you are ready to sale.
Hope you dad is doing ok.
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Still interested ever come uup with any numbers on components?
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