My Dad owned a 108-3 when I was a young kid (N519C). It was scrapped about 10 years after he and my uncle, who was a co-owner and had worked as a draftsman for Stinson Aircraft Company after World War II, sold it. I still love Stinsons and would love to own one some day.
The beautiful wood is Bubinga. What a beautiful airplane. I wish I had one like that. In fact I wish I had a Stinson period. I love the fact he tells us not to do what he did and just spend time with your wife. But my wife loves to travel and I would do this to a Stinson in order to get a plane I knew would be basically new and safe. If he ever sells this plane whoever buys it is going to have the Best Stinson on Planet Earth. This man did such a beautiful and detailed job on this wonderful plane. Stinsons are my favorite plane ever built. However at 74 I am too old to do this. I rent a guys Cessna 180 when we want to do a week of sight seeing so I will have to stay with that. Thanks for this video. Looking at this plane and knowing how much money, hard work and years of labor he put into this I think this man should be very proud of this plane. Great video.
Thank you. Fantastic video! Absolutely beautiful 108! Really appreciate the refreshingly candid appraisal of vintage aircraft restoration. Hope this owner enjoys his aircraft for many years to come.
Your Love for aviation truly show's. You have a Masterpiece and a Grand Prize winner. Not to many people are doing what you did anymore especially with a true classic. Thank You for sharing.
My Grandpa Raymond Stinson, Eddie’s step son, would have loved this. He was mentored by Eddie since an early age. I feel like he would’ve been in awe of this.
Cool my grandfather was vice president of the stinson operators association from the early 30s and flew the older radial ones as air taxis based out of detroit
That is beautiful. I am a RC MODEL builder and flyer. I have a set of plans for a 1/4 scale version of the 108-2 but a easy mod on the vert stab to make a -3. I would love to model it after yours.
Preston tucker bought the Franklin engine co in 1948 and converted the factory into building watercooled Franklin engines for the tucker automobile 🚘. After the big three,(like our government today), bankrupted him, Franklin bought it back.
Gorgeous aircraft! I know a guy that built an airplane and then he sold it. Never even flew it, he just liked the process of working and creating something. As a pilot, I don't understand that, but I can respect it.
I have a stinson 108-1 short kit ready to build running a 35cc two stroke rear ex thanks for the walk though I might copy your aircraft if you dont mind
15:35 he prefers to spend his time with his wife rather than rebuilding an aircraft. That man has his priorities right. You could always buy an aircraft, they come and go, but a good wife that you both want to spend time together (after many years together) cannot be bought with money.
Have you looked at stinsonowners.org for the section on mechanics & people availayto do that? You can also ask on the forum there or on the Facebook page.
Beautiful job!! Are you an A&P or do you have someone to sign off the work you did? I'm interested in a 108-2. I'm mechanically capable, but I'm not an AP, etc.
My Dad owned a 108-3 when I was a young kid (N519C). It was scrapped about 10 years after he and my uncle, who was a co-owner and had worked as a draftsman for Stinson Aircraft Company after World War II, sold it. I still love Stinsons and would love to own one some day.
No better time to own one than now.
The beautiful wood is Bubinga. What a beautiful airplane. I wish I had one like that. In fact I wish I had a Stinson period. I love the fact he tells us not to do what he did and just spend time with your wife. But my wife loves to travel and I would do this to a Stinson in order to get a plane I knew would be basically new and safe. If he ever sells this plane whoever buys it is going to have the Best Stinson on Planet Earth. This man did such a beautiful and detailed job on this wonderful plane. Stinsons are my favorite plane ever built. However at 74 I am too old to do this. I rent a guys Cessna 180 when we want to do a week of sight seeing so I will have to stay with that. Thanks for this video. Looking at this plane and knowing how much money, hard work and years of labor he put into this I think this man should be very proud of this plane. Great video.
i like that guy he is as honest as can be.
Thank you. Fantastic video! Absolutely beautiful 108! Really appreciate the refreshingly candid appraisal of vintage aircraft restoration. Hope this owner enjoys his aircraft for many years to come.
Your Love for aviation truly show's. You have a Masterpiece and a Grand Prize winner. Not to many people are doing what you did anymore especially with a true classic. Thank You for sharing.
This brings back so many memories, it was the first restoration I had ever worked on as a kid and it even has the original franklin engine
My Grandpa Raymond Stinson, Eddie’s step son, would have loved this. He was mentored by Eddie since an early age. I feel like he would’ve been in awe of this.
Cool my grandfather was vice president of the stinson operators association from the early 30s and flew the older radial ones as air taxis based out of detroit
My Grandma worked at the factory in Detroit, and that’s where she met my Grandpa Raymond Stinson ❤
Oh man!! That is just beautiful!! Thank you for posting!!
Wow! Beautiful job. Take care of that wonderful wife!
Great video! Beautiful plane! I enjoyed the in depth look.
That is beautiful. I am a RC MODEL builder and flyer. I have a set of plans for a 1/4 scale version of the 108-2 but a easy mod on the vert stab to make a -3. I would love to model it after yours.
Preston tucker bought the Franklin engine co in 1948 and converted the factory into building watercooled Franklin engines for the tucker automobile 🚘. After the big three,(like our government today), bankrupted him, Franklin bought it back.
I feel you really love that plane.
You really love to do refurbishment in a 100%+ way!!!
Chapeau! You are a wise and good man! Enjoy flying!
Stunning, I really appreciate the work you did on this beautiful airplane. Makes me want to do something like that in the future.:)
Gorgeous aircraft! I know a guy that built an airplane and then he sold it. Never even flew it, he just liked the process of working and creating something. As a pilot, I don't understand that, but I can respect it.
Gorgeous!!!!
Update on the sales status. This beauty has just been sold.
I thought bayou could have at least showed us a photo of the complete plane?
what a beautiful airplane! thanks for sharing!
The Stinson Station Wagon is the most beautiful airplane ever built.
Gorgeous. Do you happen to have a pattern or CAD file for the panel you might share?
You did a great job! It sounds like you were selling it, so I hope you got what you wanted for it.
THAT WAS A PLEASURE TO WATCH, WHAT AN AWESOME CHAP
Tucker cars did have a Franklin engine.
That is a beautiful love story.
What a beautiful airplane! Great job and sounds like a really great guy!
Awesome airplane. I know the video was done some time ago, is the airplane still for sale?
Wow what a great Job
Who in North Carolina did your motor? Thanks
I have a stinson 108-1 short kit ready to build running a 35cc two stroke rear ex thanks for the walk though I might copy your aircraft if you dont mind
15:35 he prefers to spend his time with his wife rather than rebuilding an aircraft. That man has his priorities right. You could always buy an aircraft, they come and go, but a good wife that you both want to spend time together (after many years together) cannot be bought with money.
Id take the airplane any day; women are a dime a dozen; a great airplane is very hard to find
Excellent work, I am concerned there are no comment replies….. :O
Odd question but I’m running out of options. Do you guys know any one who could help me do a pre buy inspection on a 108-2 in WA?
Have you looked at stinsonowners.org for the section on mechanics & people availayto do that? You can also ask on the forum there or on the Facebook page.
Randy Phillips oh I didn’t see the section for mechanics I will go look now! Thank you
Beautiful job!! Are you an A&P or do you have someone to sign off the work you did?
I'm interested in a 108-2. I'm mechanically capable, but I'm not an AP, etc.
Not bad, wrong title. matter of preference my 108-1 is a much prettier airplane with small tall.....proportionally.