Nathan Young wrote:
: It is probably worth between $30-35k, but will cost about $40k to turn
: it into a $60k airplane.

A very typical bit of airplane math. I know a guy with a C-150 he just
upgraded. Had to do some skin work, completely redid the panel (with twin G-430's),
new interior, and paint job.

Before upgrades: 20k
Skin work: 5k
Panel rework: 2k
Avionics: 15k
Paint job: 8k
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Total: $50k
New Value: $25k


For that 180, I'd concur with the opinions you've gotten so far. It's got a
bit of panel, but not much. A '63 has the shotgun-blast instrument panel, fuses,
ancient AN gyros (unless upgraded). Although it's a 180, it's on the low-end of the
180 spectrum, which I'd agree puts it in the $30-35k range. You can find an awfully
decent 180 for $45 or so.

-Cory


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* Cory Papenfuss *
* Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student *
* Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University *
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