Does anyone have a ring grip/spade grip that I could get to install in the Sea Fury? When the plane was restored it was fitted with an American P-51 style grip, but I would like to return to something more original. Doesn’t have to specifically be the one used in a Sea Fury, a Harvard grip would also work. I’ve looked around here in the US, but with no luck. The new instrument panel and radios will be installed in the next few weeks and now would be an ideal time to make a change. I am willing to purchase, or we could talk about a ride in Hawker’s finest.
How about it Daz? Do you have one in you box of Spitfire parts?
Steve
By: srpatterson - 9th March 2005 at 13:43
Sorry I didn’t hear about the one on ebay sooner, as it looks perfect. And yes Daz, that’s the one I’m after. Fancy some time in a Sea Fury?
By: AndyG - 9th March 2005 at 12:45
Does anyone have a (Centaurus Engine) ring grip/spade grip that I could get to install in the Sea Fury? When the plane was restored it was fitted with an American (Ugly poppet valve engine) P-51 style grip, but I would like to return to something more original. (A five bladed prop would also be handy)Doesn’t have to specifically be the one used in a Sea Fury, a Harvard grip would also work. I’ve looked around here in the US, but with no luck. The new instrument panel and radios will be installed in the next few weeks and now would be an ideal time to make a change. I am willing to purchase, or we could talk about a ride in Hawker’s finest.
How about it Daz? Do you have one in you box of Spitfire parts?
Steve
We know where your really coming from Steve…. 😉
By: 682al - 9th March 2005 at 11:10
The eBay one was an AH9846 type, for the Firefly. Very nice it was too, and went for a healthy £250+.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6514634902&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
I’ve seen types AH9212 and AH8490 quoted as the correct fit for the Sea Fury but I’m unclear as to what the exact differences are between them all.
Really must look through all those boxes upstairs!
By: Black Knight - 9th March 2005 at 11:02
I was going to bid on the ebay one, it was brand new.
By: DazDaMan - 9th March 2005 at 08:34
Welllll… I do have the one that was sent to me by Bruce (of the DH Museum) that I was intending to bung in my mini-Spit (eventually!!).
This what you’re looking for?
By: Rocketeer - 9th March 2005 at 04:04
Does anyone have a ring grip/spade grip that I could get to install in the Sea Fury? When the plane was restored it was fitted with an American P-51 style grip, but I would like to return to something more original. Doesn’t have to specifically be the one used in a Sea Fury, a Harvard grip would also work. I’ve looked around here in the US, but with no luck. The new instrument panel and radios will be installed in the next few weeks and now would be an ideal time to make a change. I am willing to purchase, or we could talk about a ride in Hawker’s finest.
How about it Daz? Do you have one in you box of Spitfire parts?
Steve
There was one on Ebay recently Steve….you should really pop a D type (squashed) spade in it. I will have a look around.
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