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Old 11-18-2006, 04:12 PM   #1
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Battery Door on 78 Argosy 24

Hi all:

I am in need of a new battery door for my 78 argosy, anyone have any suggestions? Pics are self explanatory of why i need one.
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Old 11-18-2006, 05:53 PM   #2
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The best suggestion I have, is to find one off a comparable-vintage Airstream (since there are more of them out there) and paint it to match your Argosy. The door and frame should come together.
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Old 11-19-2006, 09:15 AM   #3
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can you Olympic rivet an aluminum overlay over the door, patching it together with one piece?
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Old 11-19-2006, 10:00 AM   #4
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Have it welded.

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Old 11-19-2006, 11:11 AM   #5
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Hi all:

I am in need of a new battery door for my 78 argosy, anyone have any suggestions? Pics are self explanatory of why i need one.
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