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[GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192791]

Wed, 12 December 2012 13:13

storm'n

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Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?
�Norm, always lurking.
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192792 is a reply to message #192791]

Wed, 12 December 2012 13:43

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Forgot the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=item1e755f1d8f

Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192793 is a reply to message #192792]

Wed, 12 December 2012 13:53

Ken Henderson

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WOW! Wonder what price the owner of that $65,000 coach would put a price
on this one?! :-)

Ken H.

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> Forgot the link
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=item1e755f1d8f
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192802 is a reply to message #192792]

Wed, 12 December 2012 16:18

USAussie

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Norm,

Great find!

This is an interesting Avion as the owner has made some significant mods.

I started with the first large picture and made some observations which I've listed below:

Code:

:-) = Like
:-| = No opinion
:-( = Don't like

I've made this list up to help a newbie that might consider buying this unit that is not familiar with Avions.

The grill is fabulous! :-)
Rectangular headlights fitted. :-)
Updated mirrors fitted. :-)
Wind wings fitted. :-)
Windshield visor fitted. :-)
Satellite antennae fitted. :-)
The ski storage "tunnel" has been removed. :-)
Alcoa Classic wheels fitted. :-)
Stainless steel side engine compartment side vents fitted. :-)
The exterior fridge side vent has been updated. :-)
Ragusa door step fitted. :-)
Front and rear Dometic A/C's fitted. :-)
Rear bumper extended - don't know why. :-0
Spare tire cover fitted. :-)
Updated tail lights fitted. :-)
Shutoff valve on air bags fitted. :-)
Leather (?) driver and passenger seats fitted. :-)
Console with TV in between seats fitted appears to be tight squeeze to get past. :-(
Galley shortened. ;-(
Love seat removed and couch with storage fitted. :-)
Dinette removed - lost storage space. :-(
Small fold up table fitted. :-(
"Loose" chair fitted. :-(
51207 miles?
Custom cabinets above the galley fitted. ;-)
Microwave fitted above stove. ;-)
Exhaust fan fitted under microwave. ;-)
Cooktop stainless steel splash back removed. ;-(
Sink with two large bowls fitted. :-)
Large two door fridge fitted. :-)
Pantry next to entry door removed. :-(
Dresser with slide out table removed. :-(
Custom dresser between beds fitted. :-|
Beds widened. :-( Will need custom made sheets. :-(
Cabinets above beds enlarged. :-|
Wall plugs moved from side walls in middle of bed to back wall. :-)
Reading lamps under speakers fitted. :-)
Cabinet under sink doors replaced. :-|
Shower stall sprayed white. :-)

Bottom line: if this Avion is as good mechanically as it appears to be it's a good unit to consider. I reckon it's worth a hell of a
lot more than the one being offered at $65,000. Please don't misunderstand me I'm NOT saying it's worth $65 grand!

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Norm Bowker

Forgot the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=ite
m1e755f1d8f

Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?

Norm

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192805 is a reply to message #192792]

Wed, 12 December 2012 17:10

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WOW! That is one slick looking coach!

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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:43:32 -0800
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Forgot the link
(http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=item1e755f1d8f)

Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?

Norm, always lurking.

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192822 is a reply to message #192792]

Wed, 12 December 2012 19:59

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This is a real steal at the current price. This is truly a $18K to $20 K coach, really. You couldn't put this coach together for less than $40K++! It's got all the extras. The only drawback that I can see is that is still has the original solaire furnace which may or not be good. The front air is newer and it has satellite dish on top. Someone is going to get a very decent coach.

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan

On Dec 12, 2012, at 2:43 PM, Norm Bowker <bowks43@rogers.com> wrote:

> Forgot the link
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=item1e755f1d8f
>
>
>
> Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?
> Norm, always lurking.
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192824 is a reply to message #192791]

Wed, 12 December 2012 20:16

kerry pinkerton

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What is with the spacers outside the Alcoas on the rear wheels?

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192825 is a reply to message #192792]

Wed, 12 December 2012 20:24

Sean

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On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Norm Bowker <bowks43@rogers.com> wrote:
> Forgot the link
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=item1e755f1d8f

Wow, just wow.

I paid 5.5k for my coach, and I'm in for another 3k already. Tempted
to run out to AZ to grab that before I get in any deeper!

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192827 is a reply to message #192791]

Wed, 12 December 2012 20:35

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storm'n wrote on Wed, 12 December 2012 11:13

Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?
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That coach is the same one that was for sale by the same dealer last January in quartzite . Go back to January 23 2012 posts and you will see more pictures. At that time he told my brother $12000 would buy it. Then he changed the price to $30000 when he saw that the Pacific Cruisers had a rally going on at Rice Ranch campground in Quartzite. I remember I had to turn sideways to get fr,om the front to the rear of the coach.

Roy Keen Minden,NV 76 X Glenbrook

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192829 is a reply to message #192825]

Wed, 12 December 2012 20:46

mojoe

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Did anyone else noticed the front cab is a different color? thought it might be the light or sun but don't think so. What do you think?

Other then that its a nice coach!

Joe Kemenczky.. 1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles.. "When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain. .

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192833 is a reply to message #192792]

Wed, 12 December 2012 21:33

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The listing mentions a GMC 454 engine. Really?

Eric Rowland '76 Palm Beach Indianapolis, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192834 is a reply to message #192802]

Wed, 12 December 2012 21:34

storm'n

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Rob,
�Thought you might like this. It's being offered at no reserve. I've been in contact with the seller & she doesn't know what she's got. It sure looks like a good coach & should sell for $15 - $20,000. I'm surprised it hasn't showed up somewhere else for sale before eBay. I thought ebay was a last resort for selling something.
� Norm

Norm,

Great find!

This is an interesting Avion as the owner has made some significant mods.

I started with the first large picture and made some observations which I've listed below:

Code:

:-) = Like
:-| = No opinion
:-( = Don't like

I've made this list up to help a newbie that might consider buying this unit that is not familiar with Avions.

The grill is fabulous! :-)
Rectangular headlights fitted. :-)
Updated mirrors fitted. :-)
Wind wings fitted. :-)
Windshield visor fitted. :-)
Satellite antennae fitted. :-)
The ski storage "tunnel" has been removed. :-)
Alcoa Classic wheels fitted. :-)
Stainless steel side engine compartment side vents fitted. :-)
The exterior fridge side vent has been updated. :-)
Ragusa door step fitted. :-)
Front and rear Dometic A/C's fitted. :-)
Rear bumper extended - don't know why. :-0
Spare tire cover fitted. :-)
Updated tail lights fitted. :-)
Shutoff valve on air bags fitted. :-)
Leather (?) driver and passenger seats fitted. :-)
Console with TV in between seats fitted appears to be tight squeeze to get past. :-(�
Galley shortened. ;-(
Love seat removed and couch with storage fitted. :-)
Dinette removed - lost storage space. :-(
Small fold up table fitted. :-(
"Loose" chair fitted. :-(
51207 miles?
Custom cabinets above the galley fitted. ;-)
Microwave fitted above stove. ;-)
Exhaust fan fitted under microwave. ;-)
Cooktop stainless steel splash back removed. ;-(
Sink with two large bowls fitted. :-)
Large two door fridge fitted. :-)
Pantry next to entry door removed. :-(
Dresser with slide out table removed. :-(
Custom dresser between beds fitted. :-|
Beds widened. :-( Will need custom made sheets. :-(
Cabinets above beds enlarged. :-|
Wall plugs moved from side walls in middle of bed to back wall. :-)
Reading lamps under speakers fitted. :-)
Cabinet under sink doors replaced. :-|
Shower stall sprayed white. :-)

Bottom line: if this Avion is as good mechanically as it appears to be it's a good unit to consider. I reckon it's worth a hell of a
lot more than the one being offered at $65,000. Please don't misunderstand me I'm NOT saying it's worth $65 grand!

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Norm Bowker

Forgot the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-GMC-CLASS-25-SUPER-CLEAN-AND-POLISHED-REAR-BEDS-NO-RESERVE-/130818186639?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=ite
m1e755f1d8f

Beautiful GMC on eBay. Seller knows very little about it. Anybody here know the coach?

Norm

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192835 is a reply to message #192802]

Wed, 12 December 2012 21:37

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Rob,

Those Alcoas look like wheel covers to me.

jim galbavy
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192840 is a reply to message #192833]

Wed, 12 December 2012 21:58

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Rowlie wrote on Wed, 12 December 2012 19:33

The listing mentions a GMC 454 engine. Really?

Carbureted 455 olds. The paint does have some problems. ,

Roy Keen Minden,NV 76 X Glenbrook

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192843 is a reply to message #192840]

Wed, 12 December 2012 22:08

mojoe

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Anyone else think it might of been wrecked in the front end? Has been re painted and is the 2 shades off!

Joe Kemenczky.. 1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles.. "When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain. .

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192850 is a reply to message #192835]

Thu, 13 December 2012 01:57

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Jim Galbavy wrote on Wed, 12 December 2012 19:37

Those Alcoas look like wheel covers to me.

They ARE Alcoa wheels with covers (with fake lugnuts) over the center section.

Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192851 is a reply to message #192835]

Thu, 13 December 2012 03:30

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Jim,

I spotted the blue / black Alcoa decal on the wheels. The hub caps are strange, however.

Regards,
Rob M.

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Rob,

Those Alcoas look like wheel covers to me.

jim

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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192877 is a reply to message #192851]

Thu, 13 December 2012 11:19

powerjon

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Rob,
I had those style center wheel covers on our first coach for a number of years.

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan

On Dec 13, 2012, at 4:33 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:

> Jim,
>
> I spotted the blue / black Alcoa decal on the wheels. The hub caps are strange, however.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Galbavy
>
> Rob,
>
> Those Alcoas look like wheel covers to me.
>
> jim
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192878 is a reply to message #192877]

Thu, 13 December 2012 12:48

stick miller

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Rob - how long are the rear twins in an Avion? I know it is here somewhere, but I never have luck with searching on this site. Thanks.

Stick Miller
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Re: [GMCnet] 75 Avion [message #192884 is a reply to message #192878]

Thu, 13 December 2012 14:44

tphipps

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Too short for you, Stick. Tom, MS II

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