In article , "OtisWinslow"
wrote:

You're always money ahead by buying a plane someone else
has already upgraded and put the money into that meets your
needs. You seldom come out on a project plane.

true.

However, I really really enjoyed doing a lot of the grunt work
and supporting research when I had my 140 overhauled. Everything
firewall forward was removed and overhauled or replaced with new.
(ok, I didn't overhaul the cowling). From a strict dollar viewpoint,
I spent a lot of money that I won't get back when I sell the 140. But
I really really enjoyed it.

--
Bob Noel
Seen on Kerry's campaign airplane: "the real deal"
oh yeah baby.