How to part out my 1961 M20B with corrosion

[Jon Moyle]

Sad to say during the annual corrosion was found in the wing of my plane.  After discussion with our manic the cost of repairing is just not worth it.  We have a low time Lycoming , 3 blade hartzel prop and 430 gramin 2.  Does anyone have advise on how to proceed with selling the rest, salvage, resellers, etc.  Much appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Jon

 

[BKlott]

Sorry for your misfortune!

[KSMooniac]

You can start with an ad here and on Barnstormers.  Pics are helpful, of course.

 

You have two choices...try to get someone to buy the entire thing and haul it away, or part it out yourself and try to get maximum value.  Parting it yourself will take time and effort, and of course some storage space, but should easily net you the most money.  Unfortunately I doubt there is a huge demand for M20B airframe parts, but the avionics, engine, and prop should be easy to sell.

 

Sorry to hear of it!

[Alan Fox]

I might be interested in buying the whole bird.......PM me if interested...

[Marauder]

You want to talk to the Boogie Man, aka Alan Fox, aka Sanford without a son... He goes by N74795. Don't give stuff away. You will get low ball offers on pretty valuable stuff.

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[Marauder]

Jeepers Alan, you didn't even given me a chance to respond.

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[Alan Fox]

Jealousy is a form of flattery......My old bird , came out of the factory , the same week as his...

[Wakeup]

I would be interested in a few parts. I have a 1961 M20B as well. Keep us posted. Troy

[carusoam]

Jon,

Welcome aboard.

You may want to take a picture of the corrosion, as well.

This way you can get a second opinion of how bad your situation is, and possibly what someone else has done to remedy a similar challenge.

On the other hand, Sanford and Daughter may be your best alternative...

Get ready with some details and photos, if you intend to sell the key good parts.

Like are the 430s actually 430Ws? Is the Hartzell a TopProp scimitar blade or other specific blade design? What engine is it, how many hours since OH. Who did the OH and when. Those kinds of things will be helpful for you...

Where are you?

Best regards,

-a-

[animalmover]

Sorry, I hate to hear we lost another in the B club.

[Marauder]

Sorry, I hate to hear we lost another in the B club.

I hate when we lose any of them! A guy on my field just sold his C to Wentworth because of an impending $10k annual.

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[animalmover]

I've seen two show up at a small airport that I visit frequently ( they hold them for the insurance companies after crashes ). It just leaves a lump in your throat when anything shows up but especially a mooney.

[Seth]

John-

 

Alan is a good guy and will help take the B off your hands while giving you a fair price for the work involved.  Maybe sell a few parts to Troy first, and then the rest to Alan.  It stinks that your plane is done.

 

Good luck finding a new bird!

 

-Seth

[Raptor05121]

If you're selling the 430, let me know.

[IvoryM]

I would be interested in buying the empty fuselage including the wings and tail. Please let me know if you do decide to part it out.

Thanks

Mitch