H-34 helicopter.

[Monkeypirate]

I have a chance to pick up a H-34 helo from Korea. But I have no idea what they are worth. Is there any one on here that can give me an idea of its value? Or if i get it would any one be interested in the whole bird or parts off of it?the only thing holding me up is figuring out if I can get the thing to my place for storage. its massive and i dont know if it will clear the over passes here! Any input would be helpful.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Now THAT would make a great gate gaurdian or garden ornament.

 

[Monkeypirate]

Thats what i was thinking. I want the pedals out of it for a '51 ford gasser Im building and the rest can just look awesome in the front yard!

 

[gunboy1656]

You know Jacks Gov surplus had a few dozen for sale in AZ. Also there is one that pops up on a popular auction site that keeps dropping in price each week.

 

[sigo]

From Korea? Shipping is going to be killer. I don't think it will fit in a flat rate box.

Or is it from the Korean War era? If it's a '53 that'd make it a very early one.

Either way, that's a very cool find.

 

[machinist75]

Here's a link showing them in jacks yard.http://www.amarcexperience.com/ScrapyardsJacks.asp

 

[hndrsonj]

Jack had over 100 of them. I think at one point most were going to be scrapped. I would guess 5-10K depending on what is missing.

 

[Monkeypirate]

I would hate to see any of them scraped. I have a real soft spot in my heart for old metal.If i can figure out how to get the thing home Ill take it, but the **** thing is massive.

 

[gunboy1656]

Using bingmaps I looked at the aerial view and you can see the 100.s of choppers, but the birds eye view shows only 5 left.

 

[fsearls92]

Jack had told me that he scrapped most of them if I remember correctly. I would love to have one to put in the front yard to just sit in after work!

 

[Gunzy]

All I can think is paint it pink and name here the Screaming Meme. Does anyone else remember that?

 

[gunboy1656]

It should be able to fit on a RGN trailer without much issue.

 

[Tin Medic]

All I can think is paint it pink and name here the Screaming Meme. Does anyone else remember that?

Riptide

 

[Gunzy]

Riptide

Bingo!

 

[combatmech]

Bingo!

I liked how they changed the "N" number with black tape.....

According to Sikorsky, the first flight was 1954. I see a turbine version around Dallas from time to time hauling large air conditioning units.