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Re: [GMCnet] Avion Wanted [message #265260 is a reply to message #265259] Sat, 01 November 2014 17:01 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Mike,

Of course I am right, I was only wrong once and that was when I thought I was wrong! ;-)

BTW I realized I forgot about wheels and tires! So the following needs to be added:

Eagle Wheels (7) = $1800
Tires = (7) = $1000
Total: $2800

I am of the opinion that people who decide to get into a GMC are aware of what it COULD cost with their eyes wide open and not go
buy one only to find out they're going to have to spend a bomb to get it road worthy and they can't afford it!

I am FULLY aware that there are cases like Jared up in Washington that got a GMC for $500 that is in terrific shape, however, in my
opinion that happens a lot less frequently than someone buys one only to find out it's going to cost him a motsa to get it into good
running order.

I am NOT talking about making it look nice; I am talking about getting it into good safe running order!

BTW I am NOT interested in arguing with anybody about the costs I have presented; to make it 100% clear I reiterate I consider this
to be a PESSIMISTIC WORST CASE SCENARIO!

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 8:38 AM
To: Gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Avion Wanted

Rob

Ever the optimist Buddy !
If we were closer to Christmas you'd easily be confused with the Grinch !


Just kidding...you are probably right!!

Mike in NS

On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 6:21 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:

> Guy,
>
> In my opinion your estimated budget is very optimistic.
>
> Using JimK's website for parts to RESTORE THE AVION'S RUNNING GEAR TO OEM
> CONDITION here's a PESSIMISTIC guesstimate:
>
> 1) Brakes: M/C = $50, Combination Valve = $99, Calipers = $100, Carbon
> Metallic Pads = $65, Sensitized Booster = $250, Front Braided
> SS Lines = $76, Rear Braided SS Lines = $150, Middle & Rear wheel
> cylinders = $50, Carbon Metallic Brake Shoes = $160: Total: $1000.
>
> 2) Steering: Lower Steering Column (AKA Intermediate Steering Shaft) =
> $524, Steering Box = $360, Idler Arm = $220, Relay Lever =
> $360, Tie Rod Ends = $326, Steering Damper = $40: Total: $1830
>
> 3) Front Suspension: Upper & Lower Control Arm Bushings = $160, Upper Ball
> Joints = $120, Lower Ball Joints = $250, Shocks = $124,
> Stabilizer Bar Grommets = $16, Stabilizer Bar End Link Set = $28, Rebuilt
> Knuckles = $510, Rebuilt Knuckles = $490, Front Wheel
> Bearings & Seals = 160; Total: $1658
>
> 4) Rear Suspension: OEM Air Bags = $840, Ride Height Control Panel (JR) =
> $380, Ride Height Valves = $186, Shocks = $244, Rear Wheel
> Bearings = $250, Rear Bogie Pins = $700, Air Pump = $250: Total: $2630
>
> 5) Engine: Coop / Ken Koba = $6500, Dick Paterson = $7500
>
> 6) Transmission: Manny Trovao: $1600
>
> 7) Final Drive: $1550
>
> 8) Body: Pads = $75
>
> Brakes = $1000
> Steering= $1830
> Front Suspension = $1658
> Rear Suspension = $2630
> Engine = $6500 / $7500
> Transmission = $1600
> Final Drive = $1550
> Body: $75
> Total Parts = $16843 / $17843
>
> YES, this could be considered a WORST CASE SCENARIO but when all these new
> parts were installed you would have a GMC with fully
> restored OEM running gear.
>
> YES, there are upgrades that would be good to install that could reduce
> the cost, HOWEVER, as stated in the second sentence above
> my intent was to RESTORE the Avion to OEM condition.
>
> II reckon the labor costs for all this would run between $8k to $10k. I
> have not considered shipping costs.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Guy
> Lopes
> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 4:30 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Avion Wanted
>
> Thanks Rob, RC and all.
>
> I showed this ad to my Bro in-law and suggested that if this is something
> that he would be interested in, he could buy the coach, have it shipped to
> JimB in Orlando, get a rebuilt engine and tranny, new air bags and new 16"
> wheels and tires and be into it for around $15k. Not a bad price for the
> coach that you want with reliable running gear. THEN he might have to spend
> several thousand more to clean up and repair everything else. Still not a
> bad price for what he would get.
>
> Just trying to give him some options.
>
> Guy
>
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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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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