1941 Piper Cub J-3 Don’s Dream Machine Conversion // N217DR

Auction Start: November 28, 2023
Auction End: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm

J-3 Cub with Dan's Dream Machine Engine Conversion Details

Make:

Piper

Model:

J-3 Cub with Dan's Dream Machine Engine Conversion

Year:

1941

Auction Start Date:
November 28, 2023
Auction Start Date:

2023-11-28

Serial No:

6415

Seat:

2

Category:

Light Sport

Time:

1100

Location: San Louis Obispo, California
Description: This pristine cub has been restored to a condition better than when it rolled off the showroom floor in 1941. You will be hard pressed to find a nicer specimen. The aircraft has been updated to a 90HP conversion by Don’s Dream Machine. Aircraft has no electric system. Perfect Aircraft to fly and experience the glory of a bygone era.
Airframe Details
  • 130 hours since full restoration in 10/1999
  • Aircraft is in impeccable condition.
  • 90 HP conversion
  • No electric system
  • Fresh annual in October
  • Grove disc brakes
  • Dipole antenna

 

  • 1941 Piper Cub Special J3C-65
  • S/N 6415
  • 1100 TT
  • Airframe Log Starts 10/5/99
  • Restoration completed in 1999 130 SMOH
  • Poly Fiber fabric and Aerothane finish
  • All metal parts sandblasted and epoxy primed
  • New wood spars
  • New Univar sealed struts
Engine Details
  • Continental C90-8F
  • S/N 42763-0-14
  • 9/2010 overhaul SMOH 125
  • 2610 TT
  • 90HP Don’s Dream Machine Conversion 
  • New crank shaft,cam, exhaust stack, ECI cylinders
Propeller Details
  • Polished McCauly Prop
  • S/N 6415
  • Hub design 1B90/CM 7146 S/N 12466
  • Overhaul 4/2010 125 SMOH
  • TT 1085
Avionics Details
  • No electric system
  • Pointer ELT
  • Handheld ICOM radio
  • Dual controls
  • iPad mini ram mount 
  • Trim
  • File valve
  • Throttle 
  • Compass
  • Airspeed
  • RPM
  • Slip indicator
  • Altitude
  • Oil pressure 
  • Oil temp
  • Heal brakes
Additional Features
  • Full Cub Club magazine library
  • ICOM handheld radio
  • 2 headsets
  • Old interior
  • Old brakes
  • Tailwheel dolly
  • Prop safety Covers
  • Spare ignition harness 

Performance Specs

  • Maximum speed: 76 kn (87 mph, 140 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 65 kn (75 mph, 121 km/h)
  • Range: 191 nmi (220 mi, 354 km)
  • Service ceiling: 11,500 ft (3,500 m)
  • Rate of climb: 450 ft/min (2.3 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 6.84 lb/sq ft (33.4 kg/m2)
  • Power/mass: 18.75 lb/hp (11.35 kg/kW)
Exterior
Classic yellow Cub with Black lightning bolt, and traditional J3 markings. Showroom quality finish
Interior
Fully restored interior. Black leather seating. Black panel with yellow on interior walls of cockpit. Aircraft has good glass. Old interior comes with purchase.
Auction Details
Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
Registration Number: N217DR
Make: Piper
Model: J-3 Cub with Dan's Dream Machine Engine Conversion
Required Deposit: $2,000
Buyers Premium: 6%
Start Date: November 28, 2023
End Date: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm
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J-3 Cub with Dan's Dream Machine Engine Conversion Details

Make:

Piper

Model:

J-3 Cub with Dan's Dream Machine Engine Conversion

Year:

1941

Auction Start Date:
November 28, 2023
Auction Start Date:

2023-11-28

Serial No:

6415

Seat:

2

Category:

Light Sport

Time:

1100

4 Comments

  1. I am interested in the Full Cub Club magazine library that was listed with the J-3 cub going up for auction.
    Is that a digital library that I could buy copies of? or is it a paper library?
    I collect piper cub material and I am having trouble finding copies of the old cub club library and magazines.
    Thank you
    Kevin

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