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Ahhh that's a good thought. The plane has been in the family for a while now. I would prefer a '67 actually for the alternator (unless most generators have been converted??). The panel does match the description for a '67 too.

You guys are awesome!!!!

Now....what, if anything, should I worry about so far as engine and all that? I've read there are issues with studs pulling out of the case and all that. I guess that's stuff a mechanic would check? I am mechanically inclined so I'd like to be there for the inspection too. Bowed doors or not, don't care. If I'm picky over 2" of room I'll get on the treadmill.

It might possibly be that "Jeff" knows this plane also?

Again, no hurry either way... I may just make a drive out there this weekend tho. Especially if I can coax a mechanic to meet with me

My only comment has already been written...

an independent inspection is a must

I think you might have some room on that $$, it looks like a nice bird! (And it's got CB's! Nice)

Your right Jim, it is something I thought a little strange when I first looked at the photo's

That panel is an 8 slotter, not a six slot like the G/H model - its more a panel from a J/K Model onward. We know people change panels, but Matt, that might be the first thing you go looking for in the Logs - that is, if the change in the panel is actually doucmented there.

I did a rego check on the FAA site and, assuming I got the letters and numbers right, (they were hard to read on my computer) its listed as a 66 model in WA, though his friend is selling it in Idaho - around 3 hours drive away from where its registered (so it would seem)

Still, its worth the investigation for the price

Cheers

Yes the seller and I discussed that. I looked up the FAA reg's while we spoke, and before I could say anything he told me. They recently moved to Washington, close to the guy selling it and it has remained registered in Idaho.

Right now I'm trying to locate a mechanic in the area and see if I can drive out there this weekend. So far as papers all he said was "everything is documented since birth and no damage history". The seller has the papers, and I could hear him rifle through stuff to find them and read off the logs to me. I did not ask about the panel.

If I read the N-number correctly, it is definatley a 1966 model 150F. Regardless, it also has at least a 1969 150J's panel, which would require some fancy rework, including replacing the rounded instrument cowl and panel sheet metal (should fit perfectly from a donor 150)!! It will require some pretty extensive documentation in the logs. Otherwise, I see it as a definate asset!

If she's in as good of mechanical shape as mine was, it's definately a better deal than my 1970 model, which needed only paint at $14,500!

Thanks all. I'm going to order the document CD from the FAA and see what I see. Maybe I'll call and ask about the panel also.

The panel in definitely from a 69 or greater model. Cessan went to the standard 6 pack format in with the 69 model.

So I should be looking for official 337 forms that were submitted to the FAA for that, right? Not just a log book..? Is a panel change a potential issue otherwise?

I just found my first requirement, the standard panel!

(aside from, a solid engine and airframe of course).

I ordered the FAA Registry CD on it this morning.

Matt,

G'day,

Yes, thats correct, when I said "log book entry", I probably should have included all the legal back-up as well, as that is pretty much what I was aluding too to ensure it was properly documented

Cheers

BTW, fellow Matt, thank you. You're a far bit away and a great help. I've never been "down under" so to speak. If I ever have a chance to hook up I would love to. If you're ever in Seattle, you have free rent at my modest dump.