I recall gazing at a particularly cherry looking 2-33
at Price, Utah a few years ago..completely reskinned
and new upholstery and paint. Something about the
N-number seemed familiar, I checked my log-book...I
had soloed in it as a 14 year old in 1968 at the old
Sky Sailing in Fremont, Ca.

I suspect this thread may continue to re-occur for
another 30 years, for better or worse. Because I don't
thing you can wear the things out, and their replacements
sure are not cheap.