The Restoration of PA-18A Super Cub N9460D

A quick look from start to finish of the restoration process.

[@robertwolfe8680]

You did a fantastic job with this restoration. Your brother is a very lucky man.

[@bradalgra8088]

Martt, Beautiful restoration of a "survivor" A-Model. Thank you for keeping it original!

[@convair21]

Your brother is a lucky man. Nice job, well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@burtvincent1278]

Beautiful Job. My first airplane was a 1941 J4. I flew it for over 500 hours and I loved it. It was getting close to needing fabric and a complete rebuild like this one. I was unwilling to lay out the money so I sold it.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thanks. It's a major project with a lot of expense, I can understand you selling.

[@twickersruss]

Congratulations on an excellent job! This is the first report / feedback I have read on the Stewart covering system.

[@radiatorclap]

Amazing job, congrats!! i like how you did the bootcowl in the bottom to be removable, great improvement to work on the floorboard, clever idea to do!

[@taproom113]

Well done, Sir! I'm neck-deep in a similar project with a 1971 M-4 220C Maule. My goal is to have mine turn out as nice as yours did. The Cub (65HP) was the first aircraft I ever took a lesson in ... Love 'em. Skal, ^v^

[@Piperfan71]

Great work, beautiful Piper 😍

[@richarrrdj]

You make it look so easy....but in reality I'm sure it was allot of work, even some dissapointing moments. Great job and great video. Thanks for posting it for others needing to revamp their Piper.

[@carlosballesteros4670]

I bow before you. Love what you have done.

[@hangie65]

Fantastic job! You've given that PA-18 a new lease of life. Well done.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you : )

[@elmoreglidingclub3030]

I am so impressed. Absolutely beautiful Super Cub. Deep respect, and a tinge if envy, for your skills. I so wish I could do work like that. I’ll bet it’s a pure joy to fly as well. I sure enjoy my daily-flyer J3 Cub so I can imagine how much your brother is loving six-oh--Delta! Congratulations on a superb job and informative, inspirational video.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

I'm finally responding. .. thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it!

[@currawong60911368]

Nice job. Lot of work. Better than new.

[@frostyfrost4094]

Its nearly as old as me l could also do with a new paint job ...thanks for the information on the hopper never knew that now will looking for it on PA18 this side of the pond

[@jimarcher5255]

Great job, love the PA-18 as it was the plane of my first ride and lesson. Fond memories of the barn door flaps and steep approaches.

[@taproom113]

Same. Actual first flight was in a Delta 727 ... New Orleans to Nashville and back (Hooked!). Third time ever in an aircraft was a 65HP Piper Cub to see if stalls and spins would stop me from further pursuing flying ... Nope! ^v^

[@billhogg9287]

Thanks for sharing this detailed video. I absolutely love that Super Cub’s paint scheme!

[@markwarren625]

Awesome restoration work. Congratulations on giving new life to such a classic airplane that can now be enjoyed for many more years to come.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

I'm finally responding... thank you for the nice comment. It was a true joy to be able to do this work!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

That was freakin AMAZING! Wow, BEAUTIFUL job, love that she is still alive and flying again. 👍👍👍👍.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

I'm finally actually responding to comments... thank you for your nice words! It's was a truly awesome experience, and turned out pretty nice too : )

[@kevinvoges3447]

Such an impressive job and I love the way you presented the job in this video God has surely blessed you!

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you, and I'm pleased to know you enjoyed the video.

[@tonystewart7287]

Awesome job 😎😎👍

[@daedgerton]

So great... This plane was the reason I just bought an "A" model... I picked up a 55 PA-18A back in September. I saw 60D up in KOSH and fell in love with it. Working some kinks and fixing a few neglected items but should be back flying it this month. Plan on rebuilding it one of these day and incorporating some Alaska mods as well as the Flanagan STC. Thanks for sharing!

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

I'm glad you saw the airplane at OSH... my brother has over 200 hours in her now, and did all his training in the airplane, including his Private check ride!

[@kurtak9452]

Beautiful job..

[@farmboy694]

very awesome i have a 58 pa18. She will need the same treatment one day, I would especially love the large baggage door!

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

That big door works great : )

[@williamseigler3408]

Beautiful work pal, a true artisan.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you : )

[@grannyblinda]

wow...just wow!

[@timreiner4425]

Sweet! Great job

[@fly4fun]

Wonderful work on the airplane, but also a great job on the video. Very entertaining.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you!

[@CaptRH]

THAT is a beautiful airplane, my first airplane ride was in a Super Cub, Still remember the N number, N7894P.

[@antoniogomez6187]

Filha desculpa

[@antoniogomez6187]

Filha desculpa

[@antoniogomez6187]

Filha desculpa

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you : )

[@fffosterjjj]

Wonder work and great video.

[@icebluecuda1]

Thanks for putting this together

[@melbrooksonbusiness4396]

Congratulations. Well done.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thanks... it was one of the greatest experiences of my life!

[@markrobinson5109]

Beautiful job

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thanx!

[@57eleven1]

Awesome

[@scotabot7826]

I just realized, just from the pictures, that the turtledeck on the A model is shaped with a different contour back to the empennage.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Yep, very different than the standard Super Cub.

[@arthurpearson3407]

Great restoration😉

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you : )

[@michaelpoworoznik3159]

great job

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thanx!

[@gmcjetpilot]

Hows the plane doing. Great restoration... good job. You are a good brother.

[@stevejanka361]

Good evening, fantastic looking welding work on fuselage modifications. Did you gas weld it, or tig weld it? Great looking welding beads. Great video, take care and good luck.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thank you... I'm old school, so it's gas welding where the float fittings attach to the fuselage tubes, however, the welds that make up the actual float fittings are not gas, they were done by Dakota Cub.

[@galas455]

Nice.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thanx : )

[@supercubmulletdave622]

Rad.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Thanx : )

[@Swfraley]

Martt, where are you in Indiana?

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

Sorry for the slow response... I'm in Warsaw.

[@juanpineros9432]

Buenos días la venden, gracias

[@earlebubar1805]

What was the empty weight of the Cub when you got it done???

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

1,108, but after swapping out the old generator, and a few other engine compartment changes, it's down to 1,098.

[@eduardollamas588]

Be My brother

[@tomstulc9143]

Amazing how overpriced cubs are for what they are.