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  • Pre-War 1941 BC-12D project for sale

    I was very active on here up until a few years ago when I got in to biplanes and am still there. So this project BC-12 Deluxe is for sale. It was a flying plane but in long term storage when I took possession about 10 years ago. It is a pre-war, just, with built up ribs, Cont. 65, with two doors and the aluminum grill parts and side chrome strips. Two of the aluminum grill pieces are 100% polished the third is almost ready for the wheel. Plane sat with the tail tied up in the rafters for 30 years before I got her. So mice made holes in the spars look like the cartoon version and the pee ate the alum. leading edge.
    I spent years acquiring the ribs (from all over the US) that I needed along with beautiful new spars from Bully Air. The engine has sat in my heated shop since I bought it, one wing is still complete with just the fabric stripped off to remove mice, nests and other vermin in residence. The other wing is totally tore down and about ready to go back together. I saved the fabric off the wings for locating the inspection panels.
    The fuselage is still in the hanger awaiting room in my shop. I had the Banjo wheels and control columns replated with nickel at a cost of $365! The spars have the bushings installed ready for the weight increase if you want to pursue that STC. Hopefully I can provide all the info you require, just ask, I believe I have all the log books (aircraft, prop and engine) since new and I have the FAA CD.
    Sorry, I can't sit here and tell you hours but I will get that info on here shortly. This plane also has the deluxe shock mount panel mounts still installed. They will, of course, have to be rebuilt. I also have 100's of picture documenting up to this point or can get pictures of something you want to see.
    I currently have a Smith Mini plane and a 180 Cherokee and am getting up there in age, 69, to where a complete project like this is looking less and less appealing to me. I have not listed it any place else as of this time. I'm asking $10,000 for the complete project including a few things I don't remember like a new set of special washers someone here made a few years ago for the axle nut and strut fairing patterns.

    Larry
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    "I'm from the FAA and we're not happy, until your not happy."

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    Well, I'm still flying the Smith Mini and would like to see this project go to a worthy home. As stated above I have, I believe 100% of this plane in my possession and will entertain almost any offer. turning 75 this year and will not be getting back to this plane. I have approximately $10K invested including new spars and rebuilt banjo wheels and control column. If I could get half that back I'd be happy. It is located in NW Illinois.

    Larry
    "I'm from the FAA and we're not happy, until your not happy."

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    • #3
      OH MAN!! Somebody close to SE Virginia please buy this plane! I would LOVE to work on another 41 Deluxe. Best planes Taylor ever built and this one has almost EVERYTHING there!!!

      Hank

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      • #4
        Not BC-12D, is BC-12-65

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        • #5
          True that she is actually a BC12-65 but most don't know the difference. Whoever gets her will get plenty of support bringing her back from those who know details. We have learned a LOT of details a in the last few years to build a real show stopper.

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          • #6
            Yes, almost the same, but not the same

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            • #7
              Better the BC-12-65 that the BC-12D

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              • #8
                Larry I’m interested and I am not that far away from you. I sent you a message with my contact info.

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                • #9
                  Is this airplane still available for sale. I'm in Iowa and interested.

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                  • #10
                    Yes it is. It is located in Stockton IL. It is a complete aircraft but not in great shape. However I have a complete set of new spars for the wings and enough ribs, I believe, to make both wings. this is a 39 so the ribs are small parts riveted together. My cell is 815-238-4005. Send me a text or you can call but my phone will automatically shove you to voice mail. Larry
                    "I'm from the FAA and we're not happy, until your not happy."

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