Just a note on the painting issue- My Florida based '78 152 is fresh out of the paint shop. If you want a super good job, it will cost a lot more than a simple strip and paint quote, especially if Imron paint is used. I forked over for new stainless fasteners, new strut/landing gear/brake farings, repair dings and cracks in cowl, wing tip and wheel pants, repair or fix air vents, repair stall warning system, replace sheet metal gear strut covers, new windshield, fix loose rivets and corrosion repair. Lots of additional labor at $50 per hour. The airframe will never receive such a good inspection as during a paint job, especially if wings/stabilizer/tail and all control surfaces are removed as mine were.
Bob Steinkamp
