Parts in LaPorte, Texas

[TimHicks]

I know that I have posted this in the past. But it came up again in Chuck's post about his his new doors.
There is a treasure trove of TCraft parts in Laporte, Texas.
You might search the forum for my other posts that have a rough list of the things that he has.
But here are a few pictures that might reveal something that you are looking for. I have more pictures.

[TimHicks]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

I believe I was looking for a fuselage at the time. THere was one there that was straight that I was considering. Several others were bent in spots.

[mike lutz]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

I need a boot cowl for a pre-war(1939 bc closed cowl) and a large tach.Does anyone have this fellows contact info?Thank you.

[crispy critter]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

I sure would like to have a set of those wheel pants. I wonder if those are metal or fiberglass?

[M Towsley]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

Those all look like fiberglass, Kevin. Too bad.

[mikeg]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

I have a boot cowl (pressure cowl) for a '40 BC / fabric doors / large tack type in Mooresville, Indiana if you are interested. You would probably have to come get it as shipping would be prohibitive. $100.00. If you are interested, I can try to get some pictures. Keep in mind it is at the hangar 22 miles from here and LOTS of snow which hampers access.
Merry Christmas
Mike

[mike lutz]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

Mike.I am definitely interested.I would like a couple picts if its not to much trouble.At this point I am certainly interested in it.Your aprox. 3 1/2 hour drive.I would prefer to wait till weather is more favorable though,but would like to secure the deal if it looks decent.I realize its 73 years old.My contact info is ;[email protected]/cell-419-348-2206.Thank you. Merry Christmas to you also.
Mike Lutz

[Joe cooper]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

I had glass wheel pants on my Taylor craft. They were done so well it was impossible to tell from 2 feet away. They had the metal strip down the middle, the stainless little mercury wings on the bolt holes. Very nice. The price of the originals is absurd.

[crispy critter]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

I have a set of originals but they are a little rough(nothing I can't fix). Also, the faberglass are a little lighter and easier to repair when the start getting a little wear & tear. Would like to have a fiberglass set if anyone has any...... No, I don't not want to sell my originals.

[jstall]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

A FAA representative in FTW had indicated the Taylorcraft Type Certificate had been bought by a company in
south Texas and was opening back up the "FACTORY" type taylorcraft.com in URL they also say they are taking
email while the web site is being prepaired [email protected]

Anyone heard anything about this??

JS

[M Towsley]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

This has been the rumor for awhile. It was bought by a Mexican consortium years ago, I have posted past info about this. Hopefully the FAA guy is right, (???), and something is finally moving along. Forrest, who claims to be 'in-the-know' about this stuff has been AWOL for so long from this site with little to no information about anything. It is always a wait and see attitude anymore. http://vb.taylorcraft.org/showthread...ight=year+plan

[flybikefarm]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

Just tried to get on Barber aircraft web site. I get an message it is no longer on the web! Any one else?

[jstall]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

Here is what I sent to [email protected]

----- Original Message -----
From: James Stallings
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 4:53 AM
Subject: ARE YOU THERE?


THIS WAS SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THESE FOLKS HAVE PUT OUT, I HAVE SENT MULTIPLE EMAILS WITH NO
RESULT, LOL BUSINESS AS USUAL

Are you folks there?? and if so please reply, I've sent multiple emails

I sure hope you aren't as the previous owner was, if the lack of reply and communication is as it appears you won't survive

Let me know

I got the info from FAA in FTW that there was another "ENTITY" attempting to resurect the company??

JS
Taylorcrafter
Alva, OK
N95083

[Marv]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

Just tried to get on Barber aircraft web site. I get an message it is no longer on the web! Any one else?

I wander if he sold the airport.

[taylorcraftbc65]

Re: Parts in LaPorte, Texas

Has Forrest taken ill recently??