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| GMC parts in NC [message #142724] |
Wed, 07 September 2011 20:07  |
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mike miller
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I have been told the 23 foot Avion (project) in NC is still on the market and they put it on craigslist. asking price $8k but would like go a few k lower.
Searching craigslist at I did not fine IT, but I did find some GMC parts:
<http://raleigh.craigslist.org/rvs/2581364325.html>
The drivers seats are not much interest (unless they have late style pedestals) BUT the Onan 6000 watt generator set for $100 looks like a good deal... unless you have to ship it!
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142756 is a reply to message #142738] |
Wed, 07 September 2011 23:08  |
Richard Sowers
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Rob,
It was me that looked at that coach, here is the link to the photos,
https://picasaweb.google.com/116133311780080773161/Avion23
I also have some video if someone wants to see it.
Richard Sowers
On Sep 7, 2011 10:33 PM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Mike,
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> The seller notes that they are swivel bases, did the "angled" seat basis
have the swivel feature?
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> These might be what Lyle was looking for.
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Miller
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> I have been told the 23 foot Avion (project) in NC is still on the market
and they put it on craigslist. asking price $8k but would
> like go a few k lower.
>
> Searching craigslist at I did not fine IT, but I did find some GMC parts:
>
> <http://raleigh.craigslist.org/rvs/2581364325.html>
>
> The drivers seats are not much interest (unless they have late style
pedestals) BUT the Onan 6000 watt generator set for $100 looks
> like a good deal... unless you have to ship it!
> --
> Mike
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142761 is a reply to message #142738] |
Wed, 07 September 2011 23:51 |
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mike miller
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 07 September 2011 19:30 |
The seller notes that they are swivel bases, did the "angled" seat basis have the swivel feature? ...
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Yes the angled bases had the swivel feature. I would have to look at my '73 to remember how they worked. (I have the metal parts but a PO removed the wooden bases and put in wood blocks.)
The angled bases where found in 1973, 1974 and some transmodes, pretty much anyway.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142764 is a reply to message #142756] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 00:59 |
Guy Lopes
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Rob,
While you were there, did you get an explanation about the Avion interior
and the Birchaven exterior?
Guy
To compel a man to subsidize with
his taxes the propagation of ideas which he
disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Richard Sowers
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 9:08 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC
Rob,
It was me that looked at that coach, here is the link to the photos,
https://picasaweb.google.com/116133311780080773161/Avion23
I also have some video if someone wants to see it.
Richard Sowers
On Sep 7, 2011 10:33 PM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Mike,
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> The seller notes that they are swivel bases, did the "angled" seat basis
have the swivel feature?
>
> These might be what Lyle was looking for.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Miller
>
> I have been told the 23 foot Avion (project) in NC is still on the market
and they put it on craigslist. asking price $8k but would
> like go a few k lower.
>
> Searching craigslist at I did not fine IT, but I did find some GMC parts:
>
> <http://raleigh.craigslist.org/rvs/2581364325.html>
>
> The drivers seats are not much interest (unless they have late style
pedestals) BUT the Onan 6000 watt generator set for $100 looks
> like a good deal... unless you have to ship it!
> --
> Mike
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76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142770 is a reply to message #142764] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 01:32 |
Guy Lopes
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Oops, I actually meant to ask Richard about the coach since he saw it in
person. Sorry
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Guy Lopes
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 10:59 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC
Rob,
While you were there, did you get an explanation about the Avion interior
and the Birchaven exterior?
Guy
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Richard Sowers
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 9:08 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC
Rob,
It was me that looked at that coach, here is the link to the photos,
https://picasaweb.google.com/116133311780080773161/Avion23
I also have some video if someone wants to see it.
Richard Sowers
On Sep 7, 2011 10:33 PM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> The seller notes that they are swivel bases, did the "angled" seat basis
have the swivel feature?
>
> These might be what Lyle was looking for.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Miller
>
> I have been told the 23 foot Avion (project) in NC is still on the market
and they put it on craigslist. asking price $8k but would
> like go a few k lower.
>
> Searching craigslist at I did not fine IT, but I did find some GMC parts:
>
> <http://raleigh.craigslist.org/rvs/2581364325.html>
>
> The drivers seats are not much interest (unless they have late style
pedestals) BUT the Onan 6000 watt generator set for $100 looks
> like a good deal... unless you have to ship it!
> --
> Mike
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Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
www.GMC-Guy.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142775 is a reply to message #142772] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 06:31 |
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mike miller
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 07 September 2011 23:47 |
... OR
Avion would build a coach and put Birchaven decals and stripes on it!
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What are the odds of Avion building a coach in 1975 and putting the same stripes on it that Coachman would put on their Birhaven's... three years later.
As this Avion, like all Avions from the factory, is white (Yes I know, it looks brown in some pictures... it is dirty white) and 1978 birches where light brown. I think someone put a decal kit from a 1978 Birch on this Avion.
Why would anyone want to do that?
I haven't a clue.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142801 is a reply to message #142738] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 11:26 |
ejuk8em
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Thanks for the tip...!!!!! I'll call him later today to see what he has.
Again, many thanks,
Lyle
Lyle A. Rigdon, Retired Superintendent
'73 Pineapple Yellow Sequoia
Pawnee, IL 62558
Pawnee Pride - Live It!
--- On Wed, 9/7/11, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 9:30 PM
Mike,
The seller notes that they are swivel bases, did the "angled" seat basis have the swivel feature?
These might be what Lyle was looking for.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Miller
I have been told the 23 foot Avion (project) in NC is still on the market and they put it on craigslist. asking price $8k but would
like go a few k lower.
Searching craigslist at I did not fine IT, but I did find some GMC parts:
<http://raleigh.craigslist.org/rvs/2581364325.html>
The drivers seats are not much interest (unless they have late style pedestals) BUT the Onan 6000 watt generator set for $100 looks
like a good deal... unless you have to ship it!
--
Mike
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| Re: GMC parts in NC [message #142830 is a reply to message #142724] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 17:45 |
chasingsummer
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i dont know how close richard is to the coach in efland, i am approx hour and a half,
i am approx 50 minutes north of carthage, and since i went to first grade there, motorcycle riding thru there is pleaseant. i could go look this weekend if anyone needs.
i wish my seats had arm rest, but with my comtemplating timing chain , i would need to pass on them unles$ was a little lower on them. but yet, i may need to look at. road trip saturday,
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: GMC parts in NC [message #142834 is a reply to message #142724] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 18:01 |
chasingsummer
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i just spoke with the man in carthage, the genny is gone, he mentioned someone in ohio was interested in the bases?
round bases, i hav ea 75 with the square base. is the seat interchangable?
is the ohio person who is interested in the bases on this site?
i could go look at saturday , i have no idea what it would take to ship the bases
but i dont mind trying to help.
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC parts in NC [message #142837 is a reply to message #142834] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 18:17 |
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USAussie
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Brian,
The round bases are NOT OEM GMC, they are aftermarket and readily available from a number of RV supply houses.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: brian
i just spoke with the man in carthage, the genny is gone, he mentioned someone in ohio was interested in the bases?
round bases, i hav ea 75 with the square base. is the seat interchangable?
is the ohio person who is interested in the bases on this site?
i could go look at saturday , i have no idea what it would take to ship the bases
but i dont mind trying to help.
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brian
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: GMC parts in NC [message #142840 is a reply to message #142830] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 19:05 |
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mike miller
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| chasingsummer wrote on Thu, 08 September 2011 15:45 |
i dont know how close richard is to the coach in efland, i am approx hour and a half, ...
... i may need to look at. road trip saturday,
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Richard Sowers is about 100 miles from Efland. He drove up, looked at the coach and took pictures last year. (What a guy!)
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=116133311780080773161&target=ALBUM&id=5495658669378874625&authkey=Gv1sRgCLnosoDF2P7wMw&fea t=email
I was the person who told the owner (Ken Copple) that the coach was NOT a Birchaven. I did tell him while the 23 foot Avion was rare, it wasn't THAT rare to make it worth the 12k he was asking at the time. (I think that was a soft, test the market, price.)
After reviewing Richard's pictures, I told Ken that, to me, the coach was only worth 2 to 3k... sitting in my driveway. So, with the cost to get it in my driveway would cost so much that the only way it would be worth it to me was if he GAVE me the coach! (I knew that would not happen!)
BUT... to someone who loves Avions and can restore it, it might be worth a little more. It would be sad to hear it ended up being destroyed, on purpose to scrap it or by someone who doesn't know any better while "improving it."
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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