P-47 parts?

[Shannonpkelly]

Hoping the community could help identify the propellers and parts I have acquired.My little research seems that these parts came from a P-47 Thunderbolt.Any help would be appreciated...Thanks Shannon

 

[Wurger]

Yes, the "tooth pick" blade DWG No. C2721200 was used with the P-47C, D, G & K for the 12ft. 2in Curtiss Electric prop with the hub C542S-A34. The prop blade could be used with the DWG No. 714-1C2-12 interchangeably. The rest of the pieces doesn't look like the P-47 stuff.

 

[cvairwerks]

Instrument panel is not P-47. The 3 legged parts are most likely helicopter stuff.

 

[Shannonpkelly]

Yes, the "tooth pick" blade DWG No. C2721200 was used with the P-47C, D, G & K for the 12ft. 2in Curtiss Electric prop with the hub C542S-A34. The prop blade could be used with the DWG No. 714-1C2-12 interchangeably. The rest of the pieces doesn't look like the P-47 stuff.

Really appreciate your input. Did they produce any of the P-47 s with 3 propellers only ? Missing the hub and would love to set up

 

[Wurger]

Do you mean the 3-blade propeller for the P-47?

If you do .. nope the P-47 had the 4-blade props mounted. The P-43 Lancer had the 3-blade one.

The P-47 props ...

12' 2" Curtiss Electric "tooth pick", blade N° 714 (B, C, D & G,)
12' 2" Curtiss Electric "tooth pick", blade N° C2721200 (a bit wider than 714) (B, C, D & G, K)

13' Curtiss Electric paddle blade prop with symmetrical blades P-47D-15 and also P-47M's and N's, blade N° 836
13'7/8" Hamilton Standard paddle blade prop fitted to P-47D22re/25re/27re, blade N° 6501
13' Curtiss Electric asymmetrical blades fitted to P-47D's, blade 6501A-D

12' 2" AO Smith asymmetrical blades fitted to P-47D's, blade N° SPA3
12' 2" AO Smith asymmetrical blades fitted to P-47D's, blade N° SPA5

these blades were not interchangeable always between them, according to the propeller hub

the propeller hub B,C,D & G could be fitted with blade N°714,(hub N° C542S-A4; C542S-A22, C542S-A34; C542S-A10)
Blade 836: hub C542S-A114 (D) and C642S-B40 (M & N)
Blade 6507 Hamilton: hub 24E50
for AO Smith blades, possible the hub C542S-A124, A-126, A-130, A-132.

 

[Shannonpkelly]

Do you mean the 3-blade propeller for the P-47?

If you do .. nope the P-47 had the 4-blade props mounted. The P-43 Lancer had the 3-blade one.

The P-47 props ...

12' 2" Curtiss Electric "tooth pick", blade N° 714 (B, C, D & G,)
12' 2" Curtiss Electric "tooth pick", blade N° C2721200 (a bit wider than 714) (B, C, D & G, K)

13' Curtiss Electric paddle blade prop with symmetrical blades P-47D-15 and also P-47M's and N's, blade N° 836
13'7/8" Hamilton Standard paddle blade prop fitted to P-47D22re/25re/27re, blade N° 6501
13' Curtiss Electric asymmetrical blades fitted to P-47D's, blade 6501A-D

12' 2" AO Smith asymmetrical blades fitted to P-47D's, blade N° SPA3
12' 2" AO Smith asymmetrical blades fitted to P-47D's, blade N° SPA5

these blades were not interchangeable always between them, according to the propeller hub

the propeller hub B,C,D & G could be fitted with blade N°714,(hub N° C542S-A4; C542S-A22, C542S-A34; C542S-A10)
Blade 836: hub C542S-A114 (D) and C642S-B40 (M & N)
Blade 6507 Hamilton: hub 24E50
for AO Smith blades, possible the hub C542S-A124, A-126, A-130, A-132.

Apologize for being so green to these parts.....I only have three propellers that came with everything pictured ( all have the # C2721200)...Are you saying I have a P-43 Lancer or do you believe I am missing one propeller and have a P-47?

 

[Shannonpkelly]

Instrument panel is not P-47. The 3 legged parts are most likely helicopter stuff.

Thanks for your feedback

 

[mjfur]

The panel with the National Insignia on it also shows NAVY, agree most likely helicopter parts.

 

[Shannonpkelly]

The panel with the National Insignia on it also shows NAVY, agree most likely helicopter parts.

thank you for your input

 

[Wurger]

Apologize for being so green to these parts.....I only have three propellers that came with everything pictured ( all have the # C2721200)...Are you saying I have a P-43 Lancer or do you believe I am missing one propeller and have a P-47?

You have missed one prop blade. The P-47 used the 4-blade props only. The P-43 Lancer had the 3-blade prop but the blades were of different DWG number.
BTW ... the P-47 had the prop blade cuffed. There is the lack of the cuffs for your blades hence the blade roots wrapped in the paper. What is more , for some reason I didn't notice there was a narrow strip below the yellow painted blade tip. The kind of marking was introduced at the end of 1943 IIRC.

 

[MiTasol]

Hi Shannonpkelly and welcome aboard. I hope to hear from you for years to come as you will find many helpful people here.

The "propellers" you have are actually just one of the many parts that make up a propeller. Those particular items are three of the blades from a four blade propeller of the type fitted to the P-47 models listed above.

The attached brochure will show you all the basics of a typical Curtiss Electric brand prop and its control system - the only significant difference is that in this brochure the hub only has three blade sockets.

 

[ThomasP]

The instrument panel looks a lot like the ones in the early Bell Model 206 series Jet Ranger. The USN began using a variant of Model 206 as the the TH-57 Sea Ranger for training purposes in the late-1960s or early-1970s. They also used a few as regular duty liaison and light transport.

 

[Shannonpkelly]

You have missed one prop blade. The P-47 used the 4-blade props only. The P-43 Lancer had the 3-blade prop but the blades were of different DWG number.
BTW ... the P-47 had the prop blade cuffed. There is the lack of the cuffs for your blades hence the blade roots wrapped in the paper. What is more , for some reason I didn't notice there was a narrow strip below the yellow painted blade tip. The kind of marking was introduced at the end of 1943 IIRC.

Werger,
Wanted again to thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise regarding this topic. All the best to you!

Shannon Kelly

 

[Shannonpkelly]

Hi Shannonpkelly and welcome aboard. I hope to hear from you for years to come as you will find many helpful people here.

The "propellers" you have are actually just one of the many parts that make up a propeller. Those particular items are three of the blades from a four blade propeller of the type fitted to the P-47 models listed above.

The attached brochure will show you all the basics of a typical Curtiss Electric brand prop and its control system - the only significant difference is that in this brochure the hub only has three blade sockets.

Wow.....loved reading the manual......any idea the price on extra propeller and hub for display purposes....appreciate the Welcome!

 

[MiTasol]

Wow.....loved reading the manual......any idea the price on extra propeller and hub for display purposes....appreciate the Welcome!

no and unfortunately I do not have any suggested sources for a blade and hub. Michael Hope is the expert on propellers here and he may be able to help. Because I quoted him he should respond direct to this thread

 

[MiTasol]

no and unfortunately I do not have any suggested sources for a blade and hub. Michael Hope is the expert on propellers here and he may be able to help. Because I quoted him he should respond direct to this thread

If you look at your other parts you should find part numbers cast into the castings. If you post them there is a very good chance someone here will know what aircraft they come from.

 

[mjfur]

If the prop blades are still serviceable they are worth a good bit in the warbird market. Curtiss Electric blades are getting rare.

 

[Shannonpkelly]

no and unfortunately I do not have any suggested sources for a blade and hub. Michael Hope is the expert on propellers here and he may be able to help. Because I quoted him he should respond direct to this thread

Thank you again

 

[MiTasol]

As mjfur says if the blades are serviceable you could cash them out or better still exchange them for a complete prop made up from unserviceable parts.

If you do decide to do that first off make detailed photographs of the butt end of the blades so that whoever you deal with does not swap good blades for bad ones. Many shops are honest but there are always bad actors out there.