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Hello Everyone. Due to changes in life, it seems I can no longer find the time to fly my Cub and have decided to put it up for sale. This is the cub that Len Buckel restored and is an outstanding example. He really knows how to build a Cub. I can honestly say that I have never flown a nicer flying airplane ever.
This is N33572, a 1945 J3C-65D. It actually started life as a L-4J and is one of about 50 planes that was on the assembly line during WWII when the army cancelled the contract in August 1945. Piper called it a J3 and shipped it out the door with a "Birdcage" and "Olive Drab and Grey" paint on August 30, 1945 weighing in at 709 pounds. A couple days later the bomb was dropped on Japan and the war was over. When Len restored the plane in 1990, he did not put the birdcage back in, but did (being the historian that he is) install a L4 dash and all the other correct items that you might find on a 1945 cub.
The engine is running like a clock and I have never had any issues with it. This plane can take off and fly across the country and I have actually done that. I bought it from a guy in the Seattle area, and flew it to Florida and back. The plane needs nothing. It has Univar struts, one wing tank, Grove disk brakes, Steves Gasalator, 406 ELT, and an external antenna for a hand held radio.
Oh I forgot one thing. It includes a REALLY nice pair of Federal 1500 skis. I installed them, made new cables and bungees, but have never had a chance to use them which makes me really sad.
1945 J3C, N33572, S/N14049. Last annual 3/2019. TT 2223.8, Tach (time since restoration) 523.8 hours.
Engine: C85-8. TT unknown, SMOH 285.9. Compression: 80/80, 80/80, 80/80, 80/80. Oil burn is 1 quart ever 25 hours (I am not kidding). The carb has all the modifications and has been overhauled by Don's Dream Machines. Engine normally starts on one or two pulls. The previous owner installed a new muffler.
When I got the plane, it was flying too fast and I found that the prop had the incorrect pitch. I pulled it off and sent it to a prop shop for inspection and then re-pitched it to a cruise setting of 42. Model: Sensenich 76AK-2-42. TTSN: 523.8
*Univar sealed struts
*Grove Brakes
*Steves Gasalator
*11.5 gallon additional wing tank
*406 ELT (battery replaced March 2019)
*Federal 1500 skis with new cables and bungees
*Brackett air filter
The plane is in excellent condition. The first person who looks at it is going to want to buy it. No disappointments. Price is $40,000 Bob (406) 239-8377
This is N33572, a 1945 J3C-65D. It actually started life as a L-4J and is one of about 50 planes that was on the assembly line during WWII when the army cancelled the contract in August 1945. Piper called it a J3 and shipped it out the door with a "Birdcage" and "Olive Drab and Grey" paint on August 30, 1945 weighing in at 709 pounds. A couple days later the bomb was dropped on Japan and the war was over. When Len restored the plane in 1990, he did not put the birdcage back in, but did (being the historian that he is) install a L4 dash and all the other correct items that you might find on a 1945 cub.
The engine is running like a clock and I have never had any issues with it. This plane can take off and fly across the country and I have actually done that. I bought it from a guy in the Seattle area, and flew it to Florida and back. The plane needs nothing. It has Univar struts, one wing tank, Grove disk brakes, Steves Gasalator, 406 ELT, and an external antenna for a hand held radio.
Oh I forgot one thing. It includes a REALLY nice pair of Federal 1500 skis. I installed them, made new cables and bungees, but have never had a chance to use them which makes me really sad.
1945 J3C, N33572, S/N14049. Last annual 3/2019. TT 2223.8, Tach (time since restoration) 523.8 hours.
Engine: C85-8. TT unknown, SMOH 285.9. Compression: 80/80, 80/80, 80/80, 80/80. Oil burn is 1 quart ever 25 hours (I am not kidding). The carb has all the modifications and has been overhauled by Don's Dream Machines. Engine normally starts on one or two pulls. The previous owner installed a new muffler.
When I got the plane, it was flying too fast and I found that the prop had the incorrect pitch. I pulled it off and sent it to a prop shop for inspection and then re-pitched it to a cruise setting of 42. Model: Sensenich 76AK-2-42. TTSN: 523.8
*Univar sealed struts
*Grove Brakes
*Steves Gasalator
*11.5 gallon additional wing tank
*406 ELT (battery replaced March 2019)
*Federal 1500 skis with new cables and bungees
*Brackett air filter
The plane is in excellent condition. The first person who looks at it is going to want to buy it. No disappointments. Price is $40,000 Bob (406) 239-8377
