We are just getting into restoring our trailer. It is a 30" Ambassador. We were told it was a 64 but can't find any supporting info on what we have. All I know is that it is going to be one heck of a job. But from what we see here, well worth it.
Based on the door and the windows I would say it is a 63/64 model. 65 had a single door with a screen.
The best way to figure it out is to post the VIN that is on the plate next to the door. There is a decoder out there to tell you what it means, but I do not know where it is. Someone here will be able to either decode it for you or point you in the correct direction.
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Brett G
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1978 Argosy 28 foot Motorhome
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It looks like you have a lot to work with. Very nice looking trailer I might add! I would expect that it will be a very nice when you are finished with it.
Take your time and don't let it get to you. I haven't done a complete restoration project myself but after watching everyone else on this forum that has, I wouldn't be afraid to tackle it if I needed to. With all of the help available here I think you could find out anything you need to know and how to go about doing the repairs.
She's a beauty, and she'll be the belle of the ball someday!
From the serial number, it's a California built 1964. That's consistent with the features of your trailer. The Ambassador had 7 panel end caps through '63, and went to 5 panel end caps (like yours) in 1964. I think we figured out last week that '64 was the last year for the "door within a door" feature that you have. Ergo, 1964.
It is a beaut. Isn't is always the case that you feel that way during a restoration. Having refurbd' my '64 Glasspar boat, I can say as I look at it, what a long strange trip it's been, but in the end, as I look over it years later, she's in tip top shape and it was me that brought it from the depths of death!
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