55yearpilot Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 In looking at panel upgrade don't rule out a GX 60. It gives you com and an approach certified GPS for a lot less than a 430. Quote
thinwing Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Hey that gf is a keeper if shes willing to strip parts.Great pics of your weekend..kepp them coming as you progress...I have an old kx 170 navcom on my bench if you decide to go with a cheap com radio...kpc Quote
5854Q Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Same here on the income being in the midst of a mid-life crises career change & student. I put in Narco Mk 12D navcoms. Work well, schematics are easily attainable & therefore wireharness can be made without too much effort / cost and the price is still reasonable. Leather is a great material for seats since it doesn't support a flame. Have a resource in CA & and aircraft ulpulsterer (sp?) in Orlando. If your plastic trim parts are mostly there but cracked/broken, a layer of fiberglass cloth & resin on the backside & a lot af labor can make them look new. If replacement is neccesary there is a website (have to find it again) that sells replacements. Quote
5854Q Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Oh if a new panel is in your thoughts, figure about $75 per side including material. I have all the basic shapes (panel outline & cutouts) on cad & a water-jet vendor in Orlando. Just work with your IA. Quote
philipneeper Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Posted February 25, 2011 Quote: thinwing Hey that gf is a keeper if shes willing to strip parts.Great pics of your weekend..kepp them coming as you progress...I have an old kx 170 navcom on my bench if you decide to go with a cheap com radio...kpc Quote
thinwing Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 I will check phil on tray and connector....no vor head though...I will take pic on my cell phone and email it you today on my way to Santa Maria...kp couch Quote
N601RX Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 One thing to remember about used avionics is look at the total cost. If not careful you can end up with almost as money in a used radio as a new one. I'm not saying all used radios are bad deals, just be careful. If the radio is not yellow tagged, you will have to pay someone to do this. If anything is missing that will cost more. Also one manufacturer has a $500 minimum to fix anything regardless of how minor. Quote
philipneeper Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Posted February 27, 2011 my buddy who is the a&p is getting me a good deal.. 2 kx 170B, marrow II GPS, vor indicator, and another vor with gs for 1700.00... i still need one tray and connector for one of the 170B Quote
MooneyMitch Posted March 2, 2011 Report Posted March 2, 2011 5854Q Thanks for the gear/biscuit photos on the main page. You must be proud of you efforts. Quote
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