J3 Cub for sale

[timwinters]

Know nothing about the plane or person, just passing along. Got the email from my brother who did a tour in 'nam with this guy. Looks like a nice bird.

*Friends & fellow aviators, *

*I am selling my beloved Piper J-3 Cub. *

*After 17 years of ownership and love, age and health have combined to
force this decision. *

*Please, may I ask you to share this information with your aviation
colleagues? *

*The description is below and attached along with several photos. *

*Thank you……..and keep the blue side up when landing. *

*Jimbo *

• *1946 Piper J-3 Cub .... Serial # 17288*

• *Airframe TT 2,133*

• *Cont. C-75-12F, 70 hours SMOH, overhauled by Stillwell*

• *Annual : Sept. 2015 *

• *All known AD’s current*

• *Good paint and fabric*

• *Carefully maintained and hangered since restoration*

• *Sealed struts*

• *Metal spar*

• * Scott tail wheel*

• *Recent replacement exhaust manifolds*

• *Rear seat shoulder harness*

• *Metal prop*

• *Same owner / pilot last 17 years*

• *All logs / history available*

• *Wing covers available*

• *Hand held radio available*

• *Located at a private grass strip in Kannapolis, NC*

• *$39,350 OBO*

*Jimbo 704-277-1600 ….. Harrisprivateer@Gmail.com

 

[bflynn]

I have a serious case of lust. Unfortunately the War Dept was standing over my shoulder when I was reading this. She said that we have many other things to do with 40k than buy an airplane.

I want a second opinion.

 

[James331]

Purdy!

 

[SkyDog58]

I have a serious case of lust. Unfortunately the War Dept was standing over my shoulder when I was reading this. She said that we have many other things to do with 40k than buy an airplane.



I want a second opinion.

Tell the war department that it is a good observation aircraft that can be used to scout out new homes, schools for the kids, open parking spaces at the mall, etc. That should help.


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[JCranford]

Ahh, thats nice. One of the planes at the top of my list to fly some day. I gotta make more flying / plane owning friends!

 

[Fearless Tower]

I have a serious case of lust. Unfortunately the War Dept was standing over my shoulder when I was reading this. She said that we have many other things to do with 40k than buy an airplane.

I want a second opinion.

You and I have similar problems...

 

[superdad]

You and I have similar problems...

I don't have that problem, my problem is I cant afford it.

 

[KeithASanford]

Finally, a Cub appropriately priced! HURRAY!
Too bad I'm saving for a Mooney/Arrow/Tiger/...

 

[pigpenracing]

I have a serious case of lust. Unfortunately the War Dept was standing over my shoulder when I was reading this. She said that we have many other things to do with 40k than buy an airplane.

I want a second opinion.

The other things you can do with $40,000 are probably not smart. You can spend $40,000 on the Cub, use it for years and get $40,000 or more back. What else can you do that with? Maybe real estate or a classic car but not much else. I think of my airplanes as a fun savings account.

 

[dell30rb]

The other things you can do with $40,000 are probably not smart. You can spend $40,000 on the Cub, use it for years and get $40,000 or more back. What else can you do that with? Maybe real estate or a classic car but not much else. I think of my airplanes as a fun savings account.

It's true, you will most likely get that money back. Also, annuals are typically very inexpensive. The planes are simple, no avionics to take care of. Burns less than 5gph.

Tires are expensive but you only need a set every couple years. Once the brakes wear out, replace them with a $800 grove disc kit.

 

[James331]

The other things you can do with $40,000 are probably not smart. You can spend $40,000 on the Cub, use it for years and get $40,000 or more back. What else can you do that with? Maybe real estate or a classic car but not much else. I think of my airplanes as a fun savings account.

True

It's true, you will most likely get that money back. Also, annuals are typically very inexpensive. The planes are simple, no avionics to take care of. Burns less than 5gph.

Tires are expensive but you only need a set every couple years. Once the brakes wear out, replace them with a $800 grove disc kit.

Tires? I replaced mine based on them just being old as dirt, shouldn't be going through tires that fast, shy of using your plane as a trainer IMO

 

[strangebird]

I have a serious case of lust. Unfortunately the War Dept was standing over my shoulder when I was reading this. She said that we have many other things to do with 40k than buy an airplane.

I want a second opinion.

I think I am married to her sister or Mother depending on age, mine thinks the one I have is a waste, I used to have three airplanes, now I have a new kitchen, a new deck and she has a new car, I have one airplane left that was less than her car, now I just lust after the ones I really want on all the airplane porn sites.

 

[pigpenracing]

I think I am married to her sister or Mother depending on age, mine thinks the one I have is a waste, I used to have three airplanes, now I have a new kitchen, a new deck and she has a new car, I have one airplane left that was less than her car, now I just lust after the ones I really want on all the airplane porn sites.

I have a great wife.... I buy anything I want and never ask. We have separate bank accounts and that works excellent! She has her money and I have mine. We have been married 15 years and never once argued about money.

 

[Jimmy cooper]

What year was it recovered and with what ? What type paint? Always hangared since then? Any trophys? Who rebuilt it? Always important questions when dealing with tube and fabric. It costs big money to recover a cub or any other small fabric aircraft and do it correctly. They require a very careful inspection by an expert.

 

[N3368K]

That is above average cost for a Cub. Might be worth it but hard to say without seeing it. I see Cubs listed for $50k and more...don't know they sell for that. An average Cub is probably around $35k with midtime engine and dacron fabric in the last 10-15 years longer if always hangared.


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[Tom-D]

Know nothing about the plane or person, just passing along. Got the email from my brother who did a tour in 'nam with this guy. Looks like a nice bird.

*Friends & fellow aviators, *

*I am selling my beloved Piper J-3 Cub. *

*After 17 years of ownership and love, age and health have combined to
force this decision. *

*Please, may I ask you to share this information with your aviation
colleagues? *

*The description is below and attached along with several photos. *

*Thank you……..and keep the blue side up when landing. *

*Jimbo *

• *1946 Piper J-3 Cub .... Serial # 17288*

• *Airframe TT 2,133*

• *Cont. C-75-12F, 70 hours SMOH, overhauled by Stillwell*

• *Annual : Sept. 2015 *

• *All known AD’s current*

• *Good paint and fabric*

• *Carefully maintained and hangered since restoration*

• *Sealed struts*

• *Metal spar*

• * Scott tail wheel*

• *Recent replacement exhaust manifolds*

• *Rear seat shoulder harness*

• *Metal prop*

• *Same owner / pilot last 17 years*

• *All logs / history available*

• *Wing covers available*

• *Hand held radio available*

• *Located at a private grass strip in Kannapolis, NC*

• *$39,350 OBO*

*Jimbo 704-277-1600 ….. Harrisprivateer@Gmail.com

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