C-85 prices?

[Bird]

I have a lycoming 145 (logs) and a A-65 (no logs) but I am still looking for a C-85, can anyone tell me what the price range is on a C-85, I see where a guy in Penn. is asking for 11k for a just rebuilt 145 but that is way to high in my book unless someone does buy it

[cvavon]

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Bird Here is a look at what the engine i bought last spring cost that i put on my plane the engine was put together from parts not a core so the cost shows what it took to assemble one from parts in 2001this was an engine shop in Tx

[cvavon]

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As Paul Harvey said Here is the rest of the story i bought this engine from the estate of the man that built it and payed 3000.00 for it mines the starter alternator and carburator NOW! that was the find of the century i also sold my A65-8f with 350 hrs for 4000.00.I looked for an engine for two years and c85 c90 and 0200 bring top dollar high time engines will bring 5000.00 and up and they don't show up often

[Bird]

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Thanks, I found a c-85 that had yet to be rebuilt, less then 1k hours (plane hit power lines-density alt problems not engine), everything comes with it for $8500, so I was wondering.
Anyone interested in a Lycoming 145 with logs and data plate also included is another 145 no logs or data plate, core is assembled and this eng sure looks to be in better shape then my other 1. I have extra gasket set also

[Hank Jarrett]

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Any idea what a Lycoming 145 sells for now? There has to be a reasonable number between the guys who say whatever a boat anchor is selling for in the Sears catalog and the "HOLLY C**P! What do you want to put it in the Smithsonian or something?" prices you hear.
Anyone have a Taylorcraft mount for the Lyc? Josh's plane was a BL originally and was changed out to a Cont decades ago (like a LOT of planes!). I have no idea if he ever intended to go back (kind of doubt it since he was a big time flying type, not a show plane guy). The Lyc without the mount is pretty useless. It is WAY DIFFERENT from a Cont mount.

Hank

[Bird]

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I have the mount that came with my project--1941 bl-65 good condition, I sure don't expect the 11k that guy in penn. is askinf for his rebuilt 145 lol

[Forrest Barber]

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I have mounts ; crankshafts; cases, heads hmmm Maybe I will build one up.... I know the NAPA numbes for pistons and rings too!

[dejh22]

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Any idea what a Lycoming 145 sells for now? There has to be a reasonable number between the guys who say whatever a boat anchor is selling for in the Sears catalog and the "HOLLY C**P! What do you want to put it in the Smithsonian or something?" prices you hear.
Anyone have a Taylorcraft mount for the Lyc? Josh's plane was a BL originally and was changed out to a Cont decades ago (like a LOT of planes!). I have no idea if he ever intended to go back (kind of doubt it since he was a big time flying type, not a show plane guy). The Lyc without the mount is pretty useless. It is WAY DIFFERENT from a Cont mount.

Hank

I found this online. http://newlondon.craigslist.org/rvs/3503081080.html

[rammon3]

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I've mentioned before that I have an O-145 (no logs or mags) that I will sell as parts only. Anybody makes a reasonable offer and they will own it. as I have no use for it.

[dejh22]

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I have a lycoming 145 (logs) and a A-65 (no logs) but I am still looking for a C-85, can anyone tell me what the price range is on a C-85, I see where a guy in Penn. is asking for 11k for a just rebuilt 145 but that is way to high in my book unless someone does buy it

Just an idea,but there is a project with a C-85. Buy it for the engine and part the rest?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cessna-120-Project-Continental-C-85-with-513-hrs-SMOH-No-Damage-History-/310579208416?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true

[cvavon]

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it's in washington and was stored out side for over 20 years also said it had a lot of corosion not werth much

[Bird]

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I tried to get to the ebay post but for some reason I can't log onto anything to do with aircraft-go figure.

[dejh22]

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Top left of the Ebay page click on Browse By Category.Then click cars and trucks under Motors. Then you click on powersports,boats and more. Then click aircraft under Others. you will now sell all the aircraft for sale on Ebay.

[Pearson]

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it's in washington and was stored out side for over 20 years also said it had a lot of corosion not werth much

Chuck is right on about the corrosion! It is located near Port Townsend, which is notorious for fierce winter storms that drive the salt spray inland. I can't image this plane being worth very much. Even the engine is probably eaten up with corrosion.

[dejh22]

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Chuck is right on about the corrosion! It is located near Port Townsend, which is notorious for fierce winter storms that drive the salt spray inland. I can't image this plane being worth very much. Even the engine is probably eaten up with corrosion.

Somebody thinks it is worth $2325. 30 bids with 2 days 6 hrs to go. A person would want to check or have someone check the condition of the engine, that would be were the value is. Any parts that are salvageable you could sell.