I purchased this 172 to restore to "Better Than New" condition
I just received some more pictures after the second full week.
The fuselage is down to bare metal and almost ready for etching and alodyne. They are now working on all the control surfaces and the cowling:
http://mansfieldlanding.com/forum/photos/1972_cessna_172l_restoration_n19662/picture281.aspx
http://mansfieldlanding.com/forum/photos/1972_cessna_172l_restoration_n19662/picture282.aspx
http://mansfieldlanding.com/forum/photos/1972_cessna_172l_restoration_n19662/picture283.aspx