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| Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87140] |
Thu, 03 June 2010 17:20  |
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While trolling the roads near Noxen PA I spotted hidden in a tree linked driveway a 1978 GMC Avion.
The coach is 100% original with no modifications at all.
To say the coaches interior is pristine is an understatement!
I did not ask if the coach was for sale but I assume it could be had.
This was the first time I saw a GMC with two rear twin beds with two bunk beds overhead. Six friendly people could easily sleep in it!
Will pass on the information to the registry.
Pictures will follow in a few days.
John Ruff
(How did Dick Missett miss this one????)
John Ruff
Chandler, AZ
1975 Eleganza
WA3RIG
If I use ZDDP in a new car - will the tappets go flat?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87176 is a reply to message #87146] |
Thu, 03 June 2010 19:56  |
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After getting bit by a cat and spending a week in the hospital afraid of losing my only hand; we are healed and snug as a bug in our farm with the SOB parked down on the corner of our property.
Last week I fell down a flight of stairs but was only sore for two days and nothing was broken.
I have been told not to buy any green bananas!
(JimK is babysitting my GMC while we are in Pennsylvania!)
John
John Ruff
Chandler, AZ
1975 Eleganza
WA3RIG
If I use ZDDP in a new car - will the tappets go flat?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87178 is a reply to message #87140] |
Thu, 03 June 2010 20:06 |
powerjon
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If it is a 1978 GMC Avion it would be unique. Avion were made in 1975
only, must be another model.
J.R. Wright
On Jun 3, 2010, at 6:21 PM, John Ruff wrote:
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> While trolling the roads near Noxen PA I spotted hidden in a tree
> linked driveway a 1978 GMC Avion.
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> The coach is 100% original with no modifications at all.
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> To say the coaches interior is pristine is an understatement!
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> I did not ask if the coach was for sale but I assume it could be had.
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> This was the first time I saw a GMC with two rear twin beds with
> two bunk beds overhead. Six friendly people could easily sleep in it!
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> Will pass on the information to the registry.
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> Pictures will follow in a few days.
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> John Ruff
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> (How did Dick Missett miss this one????)
> --
> John Ruff
> Noxen, PA
> 1975 Eleganza
> WA3RIG
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> If I use ZDDP in a new car - will the tappets go flat?
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75 Avion Under Reconstruction
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| Re: Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87183 is a reply to message #87140] |
Thu, 03 June 2010 20:30 |
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Well - it says right on it "Interior By Avion". Will have pictures shortly.
I also find thousands of references to "1978 GMC Avion" using a Google search.
TZE number says it is a 78.
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Beats me.
John
John Ruff
Chandler, AZ
1975 Eleganza
WA3RIG
If I use ZDDP in a new car - will the tappets go flat?
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| Re: Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87240 is a reply to message #87183] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 00:52 |
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mike miller
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| John Ruff wrote on Thu, 03 June 2010 18:30 |
... I also find thousands of references to "1978 GMC Avion" using a Google search. ...
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Not surprising to find lots of hits, Avion produced an interesting class C on a GMC chassis. Here is a sample: <http://www.tincantourists.com/classified/showproduct.php?product=2684>
I would not RULE OUT that it IS a 1978 GMC (TZE) Avion (they sold a lot of transmodes) but I would be SKEPTICAL until proven.
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] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87241 is a reply to message #87240] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 02:32 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
The many emails about this "1978" Avion piqued my interest and I've done
some digging.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f417/avion-trailers-44325-3.html
The article above noted the following:
In 1970, controlling interest in the Avion Coach Corporation was sold by the
Cayo family to a Detroit family headed by Robert M. Ligon. Legan
Enterprises, who continued to build and market the same high quality product
with Robert Legan as its president. In 1976 Legan Enterprises sold the
company to Fleetwood Enterprises. The Silver Avion was built until the
1990's when Fleetwood decided to build the Avion Product with more
traditional RV construction methods.
http://www.rv.net/forum/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/15366614/gotomsg/153
72615.cfm
The article above noted the following:
In 1976, Legan Enterprises sold the Avion Coach Corporation to Fleetwood
Enterprises, Inc. of Riverside, CA, the world's largest builder of
recreational vehicles, whose experience in the manufacture of RV's dates
back to 1951.
The link below will take you to a listing of Avion Models.
http://my.execpc.com/~drg/avionrem.html#Models
Scroll down to 1975 and you will find:
1975 All American 24', Travelcader: 26',28',31', LaGrande: 26',28',31'-22-MH
1975 Avion GMC 23' and 26' Motorhomes GMC Avion (Both TT and MH interiors)
1975 Avion Class A 38' Aluminium bodied Motorhome.
Scroll down to 1976 and note that the Avion GMC 23' and 26' are not listed.
Keep scrolling and when you get to 1977 there is a link:
1977 Travelcader: 26', 28', 31'.LaGrande: 26', 28', 31'- 22-MH
1977 1977 MH22
Clicking on the 1977 MH22 link will take you to this:
http://www.gradeless.com/avion/1977/MH77.pdf
As you can see it is not one of our GMC's.
However, the cabinetry has the same trim as mine!
Scroll to 1978 and there is 22-MH
Scroll to 1979 and there is 22-MH
Scroll to 1980 it's gone.
IMHO it is safe to say that Avions built on GMC Transmodes were only built
in 1975.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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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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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87242 is a reply to message #87241] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 02:36 |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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G'day Again!
I noticed that the most important section of the last email got reformatted
so I'm sending it again:
1975 All American 24', Travelcader: 26',28',31', LaGrande: 26',28',31'-22-MH
1975 Avion GMC 23' and 26' Motorhomes GMC Avion (Both TT and MH interiors)
1975 Avion Class A 38' Aluminium bodied Motorhome.
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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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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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87243 is a reply to message #87242] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 02:38 |
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USAussie
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Damn it, it did it AGAIN!
Third time's the charm - maybe!
1975 All American 24', Travelcader: 26',28',31', LaGrande: 26',28',31'-22-MH
1975 Avion GMC 23' and 26' Motorhomes GMC Avion (Both TT and MH interiors)
1975 Avion Class A 38' Aluminium bodied Motorhome.
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Friday, 4 June 2010 5:37 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion
G'day Again!
I noticed that the most important section of the last email got reformatted
so I'm sending it again:
1975 All American 24', Travelcader: 26',28',31', LaGrande: 26',28',31'-22-MH
1975 Avion GMC 23' and 26' Motorhomes GMC Avion (Both TT and MH interiors)
1975 Avion Class A 38' Aluminium bodied Motorhome.
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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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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| Re: Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87245 is a reply to message #87183] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 05:26 |
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Mr Greenberg just emailed me and confirmed it is a 1975 not a 1978.
The owner is quite elderly and is going to be surprised when he learns it is older that he thought it was.
I would love to own this coach!
John
| John Ruff wrote on Thu, 03 June 2010 18:30 |
Well - it says right on it "Interior By Avion". Will have pictures shortly.
John
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John Ruff
Chandler, AZ
1975 Eleganza
WA3RIG
If I use ZDDP in a new car - will the tappets go flat?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87249 is a reply to message #87214] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 06:40 |
Steven Ferguson
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Nah Rob,
I'd just wait til the divorce and pick it up after the property
settlement. Why would Helen want two?
On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 7:58 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Hal,
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> The dead giveaway is the curved bathroom wall next to the stove across from
> the entry door.
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> If I ever find a '23 Avion I will buy and name it Triple Trouble.
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> The reason being I think Steve Ferguson and I would have BIG BATTLE to see
> who wound up with it! ;-)
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> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hal Kading
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> There was a 78 in Tucson that was claimed to be an Avion, Interior didn't
> look like any of the other models. Rear twin with pass side toilet, 26 foot.
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> Hal Kading Las Cruces NM
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> PS. But Rob, It's a 78! And Triple Trouble sounds so cool.
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Steve Ferguson
'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a lurker - 1978 GMC Avion [message #87257 is a reply to message #87245] |
Fri, 04 June 2010 08:43 |
powerjon
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John,
Congrats on finding another missing coach for the registry.
Good work!
J.R.
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> Mr Greenberg just emailed me and confirmed it is a 1975 not a 1978.
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> The owner is quite elderly and is going to be surprised when he
> learns it is older that he thought it was.
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> I would love to own this coach!
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> John
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J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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