Fanofjets From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 1895 posts, RR: 3 Posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 11574 times:
Here's a rarity: a Boeing 720B freighter - there are only three photos of the 720 in freighter configuration on A.net. Interesting bird, though she would need "a little TLC" to get her airworthy, not to mention that the bird is "missing some instrumentation"!
SX36 From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 73 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 11475 times:
I saw this one on e-bay.....and a little tlc is more than an understatement. I suppose if you had more money than you knew what to do with, you could buy it and make furnature out of it.....Just think of the possibilities... I have a 707 wheel that has been refurbed, polished, and is now sitting in my living room with a piece of glass on top and she looks damn good, thanks to the fine people at Motoart.
Starstream707 From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 174 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 11440 times:
Anybody have the serial number on this ship as well as the line number? It'd be interesting to see this plane's history. That thing probably has a long way to go before it's airworthy again. Getting those engines Stage III is the least of the problems.
Crownvic From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 1595 posts, RR: 6 Reply 3, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 11430 times:
While it probably is a long shot that it will fly again, it can get a ferry permit, once it is determined airworthy. STAGE III is only a requirement of Europe and the U.S. There are many parts of the world this bird could still fly!
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 4, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 11374 times:
According to our records, there are only two (2) Boeing 720's currently marketed for sale, and both are VIP aircraft. We've listed two (2) Boeing 707s for sale, current on checks, one a VIP and the other a Combi.
It only takes five years to go from rumor to standard operating procedure.
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 11357 times:
Additionally, it should be noted that only one (1) Stage III hushkit (and perhaps parts to satisfy one more) exist from Burbank Aero's operations--and they aren't cheap. This aircraft is cooked, but more details perahps to follow tommorrow.
It only takes five years to go from rumor to standard operating procedure.
Centrair From Japan, joined Jan 2005, 3597 posts, RR: 21 Reply 6, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 5 hours ago) and read 11275 times:
What is the reg # on that 720? There are only 5 freighter frames listed in the database. Wonder which one it was.
9Q-CFT
HC-BDP
VP-HCN
HK-1973
VP-HCO
If you look at the second picture listed, it says: (mistakes and all)
Quote: THIS SEAT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PRIVATE STATEROOM OF A BOEING 707 (VR-AND OLD: Guangzhou - Baiyun (CAN / ZGGG) (closed), China">CAN) THAT WAS USED AS THE PERSONAL AIRCRAFT OF THE SHAH OF IRAN PRIOR TO HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE....THE AIRCRAFT SAT IN THE ARIZONA DESERT, ALL SEALED UP, UNTIL IT WAS DESTROYED RECENTLY...THIS SEAT RECLINES, GOES BACK AND FORTH AND SIDEWAYS....IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND PROBABLY COST MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO BUILD NEW...THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY OR JUST TO BUY A VERY ITNERESTING SEAT...
Nice seat woud've hated to be the last one to sit in it in official capacity. The Shah's plane...nice looking.
MEA-707 From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 4117 posts, RR: 37 Reply 7, posted (7 years 1 month 4 weeks 4 hours ago) and read 11232 times:
Strange they can put a $ 350.000 airplane on ebay with so little description. Any possible buyer sure wants to know the identity, hours/landings, background and other details?
nobody has ever died from hard work, but why take the risk?
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 8, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 11010 times:
Something is very wrong with this advertisement. Let's examine further:
-Boeing 720 freighter (very VERY few made)
-Condition: VERY POOR
-Engines: Not Stage III
-Maintenance: NON-EXISTENT
-Medium: eBay?!
-Price Change: from $300k - $900k?
-Seller: Machine Shop in Carlsbad?!
I sell and consult on commercial airliners for a living, and this is a complete joke. I could, with 10 days notice, deliver to almost anyone in the world a Boeing 707-300F or -300 VIP with current maintenance and checks according to original Boeing specs for less than $500k. Only catch is the need to huskit to Stage III, and only one complete 707-300 hushkit remains from Burbank Aero's former operation (and possible parts for a second kit). Either way, this advertisement is a joke.
It only takes five years to go from rumor to standard operating procedure.
SX36 From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 73 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 10806 times:
I saw in "Trade a Plane" the starting bid is $50.00......
ImperialEagle From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 1230 posts, RR: 14 Reply 11, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days ago) and read 10610 times:
One of its selling points when new was the 720's lightweight structure. It helped give it sparkling performance (for its size) and good range.
It did not do much for the longetivity of the airframe. Added to all the other issues, someone is obviously just "fishin" on (Flea-bay) to see who bites!
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough!"
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 10413 times:
Quoting ImperialEagle (Reply 11): One of its selling points when new was the 720's lightweight structure. It helped give it sparkling performance (for its size) and good range.
Especially given the fact that Boeing was able to modify the wing and basic design of the exisiting 707, keeping costs low - this model was still a financial success for Boeing. Take that Airbus!
It only takes five years to go from rumor to standard operating procedure.
Jetjack74 From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 7336 posts, RR: 52 Reply 13, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 10364 times:
Quoting MrMcCoy (Reply 8): I sell and consult on commercial airliners for a living, and this is a complete joke. I could, with 10 days notice, deliver to almost anyone in the world a Boeing 707-300F or -300 VIP with current maintenance and checks according to original Boeing specs for less than $500k. Only catch is the need to huskit to Stage III, and only one complete 707-300 hushkit remains from Burbank Aero's former operation (and possible parts for a second kit). Either way, this advertisement is a joke.
Well, given the photos in the ad, I would say that this a disposal sale as a parts donor, and that it is not intended to be sold to make airwothy. Either the seller has a sentimental reason, a liquidation sale, for wanting to sell as whole, or it's a hoax. It would be a considerable money pit to make this aircraft safe for flight. A 707 airframe could bring as much as 4 million if parted out, however 300K is possible, but not much more than that.
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 14, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 10272 times:
Quoting Jetjack74 (Reply 13): Well, given the photos in the ad, I would say that this a disposal sale as a parts donor, and that it is not intended to be sold to make airwothy. Either the seller has a sentimental reason, a liquidation sale, for wanting to sell as whole, or it's a hoax. It would be a considerable money pit to make this aircraft safe for flight. A 707 airframe could bring as much as 4 million if parted out, however 300K is possible, but not much more than that.
$4 million huh? Call me next time your in SoCal and I'll take you on a trip to Mojave and VCV. You can see firsthand what an airframe like this is worth - parts or otherwise. $4 million.. good one. I'm still laughing.
It only takes five years to go from rumor to standard operating procedure.
Patrickj From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 89 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 10178 times:
Quoting MrMcCoy (Reply 14): $4 million huh? Call me next time your in SoCal and I'll take you on a trip to Mojave and VCV. You can see firsthand what an airframe like this is worth - parts or otherwise. $4 million.. good one. I'm still laughing.
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 16, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 10149 times:
Jetjack74 From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 7336 posts, RR: 52 Reply 17, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 10060 times:
Quoting MrMcCoy (Reply 14): $4 million huh? Call me next time your in SoCal and I'll take you on a trip to Mojave and VCV. You can see firsthand what an airframe like this is worth - parts or otherwise. $4 million.. good one. I'm still laughing.
Keep laughing. That's a figure according to the DoD on the rate of parts savings they achieved with the KC-135, by buying up 707 aircraft for sale worldwide, from 1984-99. Now bear in mind, that was with the conversion of the the A models to 135E's with the re-engining with JT3C's.
MrMcCoy From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 377 posts, RR: 2 Reply 18, posted (7 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 9965 times:
Quoting Jetjack74 (Reply 17):
Keep laughing. That's a figure according to the DoD on the rate of parts savings they achieved with the KC-135, by buying up 707 aircraft for sale worldwide, from 1984-99. Now bear in mind, that was with the conversion of the the A models to 135E's with the re-engining with JT3C's.
I've said it once and I'll say it again.. if that aircraft was worth $4mil in parts alone, I'd have bought her myself. We recently finished a transaction for a FLYING and fresh mx B742F for $5.5mil. Your right.. I am still laughing.
It only takes five years to go from rumor to standard operating procedure.
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