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Re: [GMCnet] Avion Wanted [message #265272 is a reply to message #265257] Sun, 02 November 2014 01:12 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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Yes I agree that my estimate MIGHT be optimistic. Those were just numbers
off the top of my head and our conversations also included many other things
that I didn't include in my email simply for brevity. We've looked at
several GMCs in our own area, while pointing out the possibility of the
Avion in SC I was simply attempting to demonstrate possible alternatives.
Obviously, and he's an old classic car guy so he understands, there's no way
to even get an approximate cost to make a GMC reliable without looking at it
yourself and evaluating the coach first-hand.

Thanks everyone for the Avion info. Looks like the Edgemont is now also on
his list.

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL

www.GMC-Guy.com



-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert
Mueller
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 2:21 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Avion Wanted

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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