Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

[wyocubdriver]

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and wanted to take some time and introduce myself. My name is Max Platts, and currently my wife and I are in the process of purchasing an L-2A project.

My wife and I both cut our teeth flying J-3's and now work for CubCrafters and fly Carbon Cubs and the new XCub quite a bit.

We are looking to get back to our roots and get back into flying old airplanes and the L-2 seems like a perfect match for us.

We are looking at getting an L-2A project and have been working with its current owner. The Taylorcraft c/n is 4282 and I believe that the USAAF number is 42-15155. I am looking to find any information on this particular aircraft that would aid in the restoration. I would like to make it as true to original as I can so any information would help us greatly.

Thank you in advance and I look forward to joining in the conversations on this forum!

[M Towsley]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

Hi Max, and welcome. I am not sure what happened to our membership, they are usually a friendly group of guys and after 45 views I would think someone would have chimed in by now. Maybe because the word 'Cub' was typed too much in your intro, .

Anyway, I am sure the guys will step up when you need help. Again, glad to see you come over from the dark-side. Lol!

[N96337]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

Welcome Max...you're not that far from me, over here in the NW corner of MT. I used to haul hay and straw from Yakivegas to Western WA. Can't wait to see your progress on the L2!
John

[Ryan]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

Hi Max, welcome to the group and good luck with the project, sounds like fun!

[N96337]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

I posted a couple L2 projects on the facebook page today...
John

[wyocubdriver]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

Thanks all,

We are still progressing with our deal on the L-2A. Hoping in the next couple of months we will have the project in hand.

Looking forward to keeping you all up to date!

[N96337]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

I just posted the same 2 on the Tcraft Facebook page again....he's asking $15,000 for both of them.
John

[wyocubdriver]

Re: Reforming Cub Driver in the process of buying an L-2A

Hi John,

I have been watching those projects. Pretty good deal.

The one we are looking at has rebuilt wings and is covered through silver with a C85. The extra horsepower will be good in the Pacific Northwest.