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That's what I'm thinking, too! I'm sure it works for the present owner, but it's a bit jumbled for me. Maybe I've been spoiled by those darned You-ro-peans and their nicely laid out EFIS panels! You quickly lose your "scan" and acquire a "stare"!

Thanks for the replies George and Bruce. It's not that I don't like the appearance of the '52 panel so much as that I've seen, in my search for the"perfect" airplane, some beautiful examples of reworked panels. I was just wondering what it would take to achieve the same look. It seems that...

I'm considering making an offer on a '52 B model that appears to be in great shape but could use a panel upgrade. My offer would have to take into account the cost of the upgrade and I figured somebody here has done this before. Assuming all the instruments work, I don't plan to replace much, but ma...

FWIW, be careful using duct tape as an air flow reducer. I owned a C-140 years ago and tried the tape method and apparently blocked too much air as I had to make a quick return to the takeoff airport with a cockpit that was starting to fill with smoke! I just put up with cold feet after that!

Thanks for all the great advice. You have confirmed what I was afraid of. There are too many other planes available with Continentals to take on the possible problems of the Franklin for me! Thanks again.

Joe

Hi All, I'm considering stepping back into aircraft ownership after about 31 years! I've found a 1950 A model that really looks great for a reasonable asking price and it has a Franklin 165 engine. My question is, is there any disadvantage to this engine with maintenance and resale value due to the ...