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Re: [GMCnet] Just bought a 75 Avion [message #314682 is a reply to message #314647] Wed, 15 March 2017 18:43 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
k2gkk is currently offline  k2gkk   United States
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Colloquial for "Davenport", a rather dated synonym for sofa, couch, etc.

My mother (born 1911) ALWAYS referred to our sofa as the davenport.

It MAY have been a northeastern term, possibly from England.


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From: Gmclist on behalf of Rob Mueller
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 06:32
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Just bought a 75 Avion

Kerry,

What's a Davo? I Googled it but all that came up was Davos, Switrzerland.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kerry
Pinkerton
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:38 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Just bought a 75 Avion

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/

'03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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