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Re: [OM] Rolls Royce Griffon & Hydroplanes Pics

Subject: Re: [OM] Rolls Royce Griffon & Hydroplanes Pics
From: "Jamie Costello" <jcostel1168@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 13:11:23 -0400
>Rich wrote:

> Oh, lots of parts around still, Jamie.  Even companies making new parts
> still.  They just aren't cheap.  Like $7000 for a set of 12 forged
pistons.
> $25,000 for a crankcase with main bearings.  <snip>

You're right ... and I shouldn't have been surprised.   When there is that
much interest (and $$$ available) to keep something running, almost nothing
is irreplaceable.  I was surprised to hear about the NOS from RAF, though.

Gee, I wonder if the Army has any '67 Corvettes they'd like to unload ...
;-)).

Again, great pics, Rich.

Jamie



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