OOPS, I apologize Barney for I did not realize that we were confining our comments strictly to the 1959 model.
The nose pant on our 150 may take an extra 5 minutes or so on and off. What is different with the 1959 nose wheel pant that requires the deflation of the strut and disconnecting of the torque links?
Oh, other advantages, the front tire is protected from the oil dripping from the O-200 and tires last longer being protected from the sun!
Bill