BC12-D rebuild

[Leenicklas]

I bot a 1946 BC12-D that has been dismantled for about 15 years. It seems to be complete. It is the plane I owned when I was in high school in 1952. I also bot a 1948 dismantled BC12-D-85 which seems to be complete. I understand that the '48 is beefed up from the cockpit forward because of the larger engine. Other than that, in general terms. will I be able to mix and match parts to end up with one nice airplane out of two? Lee

[barnstmr]

Re: BC12-D rebuild

Lee - Welcome! Yes... all are interchangeable except as follows: Differences in the parts are the wing strut-to-spar attach fittings beefed up, and extra spar bushings at the wing root.

Do you have paperwork for both airplanes. That might determine which configuration to build.

[Leenicklas]

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I pretty sure I have all the p/work for ea airplane. Im hoping to rebuild the one I used to own.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Keep the second plane as complete as you can with the parts from the other (obviously you will be using the best of the parts for the one you keep). If the second plane is still complete, even with another planes parts, someone else will want to rebuild it. A complete plane is worth a lot more than one with missing parts.
Hank

[Leenicklas]

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Very good advice; thanks for your input.

[flyguy]

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Please note that there may be some -85's out there that are just a -65 with a 85 HP engine bolted in. I have one. They do not have those modifications and are not certified for the higher gross weight. Mine was done on a repair form. You will likely determine that easily if you are aware of the difference.

DC

[Leenicklas]

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This one acutally came out of Alliance with the 85. thus a BC12-D-85. But, ironically it does now have a 65 bolted into it.

[Leenicklas]

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I guess that means that the struts are not interchangeable between airplanes. (I haven't picked up the airplanes yet, so I haven't looked at wing fittings). Thanks for your input. PS. Are you located at Moody, TX? I used to work for Elmer Reed at the TPL airport. Do you go back that far?. I appreciate your input on the T-crafts. Lee

[3Dreaming]

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Struts would be the same, just the fitting in the wing is made heavier.

[barnstmr]

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Lee,
As Tom stated, the struts are the same and are interchangeable. Only the fittings are a little heavier.

Elmer Reed owned my BC12D in the 1950's. I never met him. My dad knew him. He ran the Temple airport for about three decades I think. I live about 10 miles North of there in the country. Our airstrip is not on the sectional, but is identifier XA47. When were you there? Maybe you worked on my airplane. Where are you now?

[Leenicklas]

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Elmer Reed owned three T-crafts tht I know of: N94978 (the one I bot from him in high school), N96239 and N43784. I worked from him from 1950 thru 1953. When I get N94978 rebuilt, I will fly down and see you. I am in Tulsa at present time.

[barnstmr]

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I know Elmer had a brother who ran the Belton Airport, but I don't know if "Elmer" is also known as "J.A." or not.

N95598 was down at College Station during the time you worked there...

4-26-1946 Bill of Sale Taylorcraft Avi. to J.A. Reed
Reed’s Air Service
Municipal Airport
Temple Texas

6-3-1946 Bill of Sale J.A. Reed to Texas A&M College
College Station, Texas

8-26-1957 Bill of Sale Texas A&M College to J.A. Reed
Belton, Texas

11-1-1960 Bill of Sale J.A. Reed to Thomas L. Jones & D.E. Olney
Jones Home & Auto Supply
Belton, Texas


For what its worth... my airplane has been in Texas its whole life. And the owners have been in 5 counties within 150 mile radius. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

[Leenicklas]

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I'm pretty sure that JA was Elmer's brother. I can't remember his name for sure, but you are right, Elmer's brother did run the Belton airport. I "ferried" lots of parts back and forth between Temple and Belton . Looking forward to meeting you and checking out your T-craft. Lee Nicklas, Tulsa, OK.