Thanks for the heads-up Ryan. I actually looked into this one a bit a few weeks ago. It's got significant damage history, but I imagine most taildraggers of this vintage have had something in their past. It's got the best panel of any of the 170s for sale on the major sites. It's definitely on the list as I keep trying to hammer out the details with the potential partners.

Fun airplane, great engine, very smooth.

Getting tough for some parts.
Be aware of un-approved epoxy repairs to the magnesium oil pan.
Works, but could spell trouble down the road. BTDT.

Mike,

Check out this one that was just listed on Barnstormers:

1952 CESSNA 170B • $35,000 • NEW PRICE! • 1952 Cessna 170B, TT 3698.78, Cont C-145 252.79 hrs SMOH, Autofuel STC, Cleveland brakes, NDH, Original factory paint & polished alum. New brake rebuild with brand new upper brake cyl, new spark plugs & harness, annual completed 7/2/11, Original wheel-pants included(not mounted). Hangered most of it's life. Same owner last 39 yrs.Could use new interior & paint trim.King KA22 Audio Panel with 3LMB, King KA 170B Navcom, Michel 170B Navcom, King K1201, King K1214 w/glideslope, King KT76 Transponder(no mode C) King KR86 ADF. $35,000 • Contact Bradford M. Smith - UPPITY PILOT ESSENTIALS, Owner - located Lebanon, OR USA • Telephone: 541 401-1969 . 541 258-2930 • Posted October 13, 2012 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Pictures • Finance New Lower Rates!