| Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 | I have a line on a bird that is in Lancaster, CA. (I'm not saying what *kind* of bird). Anyone live nearby or within range of El Monte airport? Shoot me a PM if you would be willing to take a peek at it for me! Thanks. 
Greg
| | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,735 Likes: 109 $ Member/10,000+ posts! | $ Member/10,000+ posts! Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,735 Likes: 109 | Dangit Greg, stay away from those cherokees.
Jeff Hersom N3740J '67 150G "Gremlin" Hangar W-6, Helena Regional Airport Places I have landed Gremlin: ![[Linked Image from visitedstatesmap.com]](https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ALAKFLGAIDILINIAKSKYLAMIMNMSMOMTNENCNDOHOKSDTNTXWIWYsm.jpg) | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 | Nope, if I do a low winger, it'd be a Sundowner, just because. Actually, this is 172.
Greg
| | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,968 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,968 | Greg,
I am not sure if it is still available, but there was a guy here locally with a 180hp converted 175 for sale. New paint, and newer avionics for $45K I think.
I can give you a number if you like. | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 | Thanks Jeff, those 175's are sweet, and faster than the 172's. I'll keep the info in mind while in exploration mode. I've been zeroing in on the 71-75 model years for several reasons including the engine, the wing leading edge and the change from the Connie 6 go Lyc 4.
I've even had an in depth discussion with Shelby at TNWings to see if he could steer me straight. Man is he one heck of a nice guy!
Greg
| | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,968 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,968 | Shelby and I stay in touch a couple of times a week. I get to see his new "projects" that he experiments with and hope to participate in a couple of those in the next year or two.
He is a great source.
I thought he had a 172 that he had refurbed there for sale. Is that gone? (or too rich?) | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 | I thought he had a 172 that he had refurbed there for sale. Is that gone? (or too rich?) You got it, the latter!  | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 19 Member | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 19 | Greg, El Monte & Lancaster are a considerable distance apart! I fly into El Monte all the time. I could take some pictures and take a mechanic friend/CFI with me & check it out if you wish (it would have to wait until after the 20th though). Find out where that bird is and let me know. | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 Member/2500+posts | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,627 | Thanks Terry, I think after some additional soul searching and the hint from the owner that the exterior and interior are so poor I would need to immediately overhaul them, I am going to take a pass on this one after all. I thank you for your offer!! 
Greg
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