Near Texas City, the Blimp Base was constructed during World War II as NAS Hitchcock and has a fascinating history.

Designed with hundreds of acres of well-drained, hard surface area its convenient location makes it an ideal storage location well suited to meet the needs of industry in the Houston-Galveston area.

The Blimp Base facility offers exceptional inside and outdoor storage options.

As the pictures below indicate the Blimp Base is able to accomodate even the largest pieces of equipment with easy access for loading/off loading.

You are invited to review several lots of Fittings and Flanges that we are currently offering for sale. You preview the details of each lot by following the link. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. If you would like to review these lots in person we are located near Texas City, TX, just a few miles south of Houston.

These lots will be available for review and we will be accepting offers on them through June 20th at 5 pm. Following the closing of the review period the lots will be sold based on the highest reasonable offer.

Follow the link below to see all of the items that are included in Lot Number: ff-01

Lot Number: ff-01

Concentric and Eccentric Reducers.
Eight assorted concentric and eccentric reducers of various sizes.
Click on link for detail descriptions and photos.
MTRs, heat code and manufacturers unknown unless otherwise noted in individual descriptions.

 

Follow the link below to see of the items that are included in Lot Number: ff-02

Lot Number: ff-02

Ells, various sizes and angles.
90 degrees and 45 degrees.
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MTRs, heat code and manufacturers unknown unless otherwise noted in individual descriptions.
Quantity: 27

 

Follow the link below to see of the items that are included in Lot Number: ff-03

Lot Number: ff-03

Tees, various sizes and configurations.
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MTRs, heat code and manufacturers unknown unless otherwise noted in individual descriptions.
Quantity: 17

 

Follow the link below to see of the items that are included in Lot Number: ff-04

Lot Number: ff-04

Flanges, various sizes and specifications.
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MTRs, heat code and manufacturers unknown unless otherwise noted in individual descriptions.
Quantity: 37

Follow the link below to see of the items that are included in Lot Number: ff-05

Lot Number: ff-05

6” Short Radius 90 Ell WPB 59028.
Qty approximately 30.
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MTRs, heat code and manufacturers unknown unless otherwise noted in individual descriptions.

 

Let the Blimp Base assist you in liquidating your surplus and used equipment inventories. Just contact us for additional information.

General Electric GE Gas Turbine Frame 5

Manufacturer: General Electric
Model / Model Number: GE Gas Turbine Frame 5 Model M Prime
Stock Number: T-999
Pickup Point: Texas City, TX

General Electric Gas Turbine Frame 5 Model M Prime, 16370 MW $350,000 USD 17 MW 13800 KV, 60Hz Gas fuel only Diesel starting package GE auxiliary and load gears GE type ATB-Generator Unit is in very good condition with Hot Gas inspection performed shortly before shutdown.

The warehouses offer over 200,000 sq. feet of indoor storage space. The Blimp Base was constructed to offer excellent drainage and a hard surface. Outdoors we have over 300 acres of storage space availability. The entire area is fenced and gated.

Controlled access areas can be created to meet your specific space requirements.

The Blimp Base is located between, and has convenient access to, the Ports of Houston and Galveston.

For additional information contact Joe Wilburn at 409-457-9238.

The Blimp Base is located just off FM 2004 in Hitchcock, Texas