Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

[okmike]

Hello to everyone. My name is Mike and I live in Oklahoma City, OK. My father passed away in Feb. in Oklahoma City. His name was George. Some of you from the Dallas-Ft.Worth area may know him from the Denton fly-ins and also the old Pauls Valley, OK. fly-ins.He owned the same 1946 BC-12D for 49.5 years. It has a 65 hrsp Continental engine.The last time he flew it was in May of 2000, but he started it up regularly until he passed away. Unfortuneately neither my brother nor I learned to fly so now I am here trying to find out a little information or possibly find a prospective buyer. It needs recovering and the struts A.D. have not been complied with. It has the original wheel pants which are in very good condition. From what I have been able to gather up in the log books the engine has 965 hrs total time. I did not see anywhere where the engine has had any type of overhaul, and the airframe has 1800 hrs on it. My mother,brother and I would like to try and keep it in this general area but if we cant, thats ok. I would love to see her restored and flying again....If any of you Taylorcraft lovers are interested or know someone who may be interested in getting her flying again please contact me either by responding to this post or instant messaging me. We are open to any and all offers. I have enclosed a couple of pictures. Sorry they are not the best but I can get more if you would like. Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to talking with you................Mike

[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Ok, I cant upload any pics because they are to big and I dont know how to shrink them. The t-craft is Tennessee Red and Ivory. If anyone is interested I can email you some pics. Thanks...........Mike

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Is this the one that has been kept at David Jay Perry all these years?

[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Yes it is! I knew someone on here would know my dads plane!!

[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

I just realized you are from the area. Did you know my father?

[Paul Hester]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Mike,
Can you email me some photos?

I just missed out on finding my dad's 46 BC12 D that he bought new in 1947 by about 40 years.

I will have to give it some thought.


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Thanks

on edit
By the way my dad's was N43262 and SN 6921, Your Dad's is N43463 SN 7122 that is 201 planes newer than my Dad's.

[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Paul I will shoot you an email. I dont have to many good pics. I just shot a few for fun with my girlfriend while we were there the other day. I will go back down this weekend and take some more detailed pictures of it. Mike

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

I just realized you are from the area. Did you know my father?

I knew George. Last name escapes me right now, is it Blackwell? My uncle used to do the annuals for him. I am located down the street at Paradise. How much are you asking for it?

Mike Redpath

[crispy critter]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Mike,
Send me a few pics too please.Thanks

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[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

I knew George. Last name escapes me right now, is it Blackwell? My uncle used to do the annuals for him. I am located down the street at Paradise. How much are you asking for it?

Mike Redpath

Close, its Blackmore....Is your Uncle Roy or Larry?
As far as price, im not to sure at the moment. I know what my dad thought it was worth. Thats kind of why im here, is to see what you guys thought it might sell for and maybe get some offers....

[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Mike,
Send me a few pics too please.Thanks

[email protected]

Im going to get a few more pics of it this week then I will email them to you. Thanks.............Mike

[Chet Peek]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

M:Like, I knew your father when we both used to go the to antique club meets. Sorry to hear of his passing. I know the plane also, so if I can be of any help, just call

Chet Peek 405-364-7351

[okmike]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Hey Chet, I remember you well. My father spoke of you quite often as a matter of fact. He always talked about the beautiful airplanes you restored. I believe I met you a couple of times way back when. Thanks for your kind words. My father passed very suddenly on Feb.8th of a ruptured aortic aneurism. He had been feeling good and showed no signs that anything was wrong in the weeks and months leading up to his death. Still pretty much in shock over the whole thing.

Unfortuneately we are looking to sell the ol t/craft because no one else in the family flies. I would definately like some advise on where to turn next and would like very much to speak with you. Thanks for offering to speak with me. I look forward to it........Mike

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Roy was my grandafather, passed away about 2-3 years ago, Larry is my uncle. If you ever came down to our shop, we are still there. I am at the hanger Tues, Thurs, and Sat. I would be happy to come look at the bird and value it for you.

mike

[Doc]

Re: Needing to sell my fathers 1946 BC-12D

Hello Mike: It is a sad thing to lose your father so quickly. My father died of the same affliction. Please accept my condolences. I am in Bulverde, TX (San Antonio) and finishing up a Feb/46 BC12-D (SN 6965) total restoration. I would like to discuss your Dad's ship with you. Please contact me at [email protected] at your leisure. If possible, I can fly up to OK to meet with you. Thanks. Doc