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Re: [GMCnet] Just bought a 75 Avion [message #314623 is a reply to message #314621] Tue, 14 March 2017 20:45 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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Kerry
Beware of the chrome plated valve covers. Unless they have the proper baffles below the PCV valve they will pull a lot of oil out of the engine.

I will send you a picture of the inside of the proper GMC valve cover.

Emery Stora

> On Mar 14, 2017, at 7:38 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
>
> So a friend sends me a link to a local on-line only auction. I ended up winning all the lots I bid on. In it was a 75 Avion that is missing the dash
> and steering column but is in nice shape inside. Rear twin DAVO's...never seen that before and side dry bath with a shower door that looks to be
> about 14" wide...LOL. Original paint but new windshields. The deceased owner was named Turner and attended the GMCMI rally in Niagra Falls back in
> 94. His son said he drove it all over the country before he pulled it in his barn for a total restoration. So it was stored inside until the
> auction company pulled it out this month. The coach mechanicals are in unknown condition. The motor has chrome valve covers and looks to have been
> taken care of.
>
> I also won a unused rebuilt tranny that was built by AAMCO in 94 and still has the paper AAMCO tag. I also got a spare complete 455 with all
> accessories but unknown condition although the motor does turn over and is clean. I didn't think to see if it has a Toronado oil pan.
>
> I BELIEVE the steering column and dash is in a pile that is in the corner and comes with the coach. Also got about 5 sets of aftermarket seats (3rd
> row seats with armrests)as well as the original seats. Oh and a BRAND new set of 6 Alcoa wheels with BRAND new Michelin tires dated 2001 (!!!) I
> believe the wheels/tires are spoken for. If not I'll post them.
>
> A good day. Now to get everything home and see what all is there. The coach is going to have to come home on a flatbed. I know there is also a
> bunch of upholstery material and some other stuff like a Ragusa pan for the tranny.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>
> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum goodies.
>
> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>
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