A 1940 Stearman project described as “a gorgeous prewar Stearman with isolated, very repairable damage and a super low time high end rebuilt engine” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
1940 Boeing Stearman PT-17, 7501TT, ONLY 65 SMOH W-670-6A main gear damaged, overall nice!… This aircraft was in military service until 1945, and the civilian logbooks start with an annual inspection in 1945! Complete logs since 1945 are included! Modified for spaying in 1962, first major rebuild and converting back to non-spray in 1972. Major nuts and bolts rebuild 1992. Refresh, IRAN and paint 2008. Zinc chromate to frame and mechanisms! Highly detailed and accurate markings, paint in great condition!! Stits Polyfiber. Fresh overhauled w670-6a engine done by Radial Engines Limited in Guthrie Oklahoma installed 3/2022.only 65.5 SMOH now! Remote oil filter installed with engine, with STC and 337! This airplane sustained damage when making an approach to landing while operating at a grass runway with other Stearmans, giving rides. Both cockpits are highly detailed and both dashes contain full instrumentation! This was a show-like quality airplane before this incident, so this airplane will require only repair of the isolated damaged components, not a restoration!! Sold with logbooks for airframe from 1945 to the present. Engine logbooks and 15 pages of information about the major overhaul to the present. Prop logbook till the present. Plus loads of 337’s, equipment list and original specs, s.t.c.s and other paperwork.
The project is located just south of Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $24,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional photos and details.
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