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Sat, 03 September 2011 16:50

USAussie

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Johnny,

As far as the better materials on an Avion goes the cabinet frames are made a bit better but the doors are just Birch veneered
particle board. The lighter color gives the interior a brighter look. They are a lot lighter in weight and that's good too.

Avion was clever though, they cut the edges of the cabinet doors on and angle so you can't see the particle board!

Everybody remarks about the curved shower wall, however, IMHO the best feature is the pull out table that's in the top of the
dresser between the rear beds.

See page 2 of the brochure below:

http://www.bdub.net/publications/Avion2/avion-int-261.htm

The ski storage door in the side is kinda silly considering the GREAT traction you get with a GMC! Yes I know, last time I mentioned
that I got told that someone did it; they're braver than I am! Cutting the top of the section in the aisle and hinging it does make
for a nice spot to store stuff. I learned that one from John Richardson.

That ski storage area creates a platform that you have to get used too. Unlike other GMC's you step down from the cockpit on to the
platform and then three feet later there's another step down. You can see the end of the platform in front of the love seat in the
picture on page three of the above brochure.

That second step down sent Tom Hampton flying when we were working on Double Trouble at his shop. It was a dark day outside and
despite his large garage door being open there wasn't much light in the coach. He wound up in a heap on the floor just at the
entrance door! Fortunately nothing was broken and the only thing hurt was his pride!

Oh yeah, Helen likes the love seat but I reckon it is bloody useless!

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges

I stopped off to see Ted Petty and get him to agree to help drive the parts coach home tomorrow afternoon.� And had a look at his
Avion - nice coach, that.� The Avion insides are a lot better materials than the GMC.�
�
--johnny

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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