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Old 02-18-2016, 02:45 PM   #241
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I am looking to buy a 24'er '79 Argosy 7.3 this week...I see a lot of people posting 6.7 minuets. What is the difference?
And anything I should really pay attention too? It is priced in the 4k range, advertised as very good condition...good deal?
Will post pictures if I get it!!

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Old 02-20-2016, 07:27 AM   #242
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Old 04-15-2016, 11:54 PM   #243
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Bunk Bed Cables

Hello Argosy owners. I have an 79 Minuet 7.3. I'm missing the cables that suspend the bunk bed from the ceiling. Anybody have a set? Know where i can get some? Thanks
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Old 04-17-2016, 11:45 AM   #244
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Is your Argosy Minuet For Sale??
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Old 06-17-2017, 12:50 PM   #245
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New to the argosy minuet family

We just got a 6metre argosy minuet and are anxious to get her up and running and on the road. Been lurking here for a while reading all the advice and happy to see the possible support!
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Old 06-17-2017, 02:58 PM   #246
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New to the argosy minuet family

Greetings Bethie!

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We just got a 6metre argosy minuet and are anxious to get her up and running and on the road. Been lurking here for a while reading all the advice and happy to see the possible support!
Welcome to the Forums and the world of Minuet ownership! Minuets are quite versatile and so easy to tow. I am sure you will get many years of enjoyment from your Minuet -- I know that I enjoy mine more each year that it is with Me.

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Old 07-06-2017, 11:12 AM   #247
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I have owned my 1978 Minuet since October '03. I purchased it from the original owner in Charleston, SC off of an eBay auction. I talked with the owner at length before making a bid. I entered a bid on the auction and then did not return to the auction until the day after it ended to learn that I had won it. It has an average paint job from 30 years ago, useable upholstery, working appliances. Updated Worthington propane tanks, new Atwood water heater, new convertor, new furnace, new water pump round out the other amenities. It is in need of a new air conditioner, axle, and tires. I keep it under a carport shelter.
(Has anyone replaced the "hazy" acrylic windows?)
Just finished replacing two of the 30" x 22" (?) side windows. Replaced with Lexan. What a freakin' bear! Nothing pretty about it, but, it is do-able.
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Old 07-06-2017, 06:49 PM   #248
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Just finished replacing two of the 30" x 22" (?) side windows. Replaced with Lexan. What a freakin' bear! Nothing pretty about it, but, it is do-able.
Did you find new seals for the lexan? I responded to your post on the Argosy owners Facebook group a while back but never saw what route you were planning to take.
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Old 07-07-2017, 09:39 AM   #249
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Try to find a wrecked airstream at a salvage yard.
I replaced all of my windows in my '78 6.7 metre argosy with glass windows from an older airstream.
Made an amazing difference
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Old 07-07-2017, 11:37 AM   #250
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Try to find a wrecked airstream at a salvage yard.
I replaced all of my windows in my '78 6.7 metre argosy with glass windows from an older airstream.
Made an amazing difference
That's exactly what I ended up doing too! But the old seals on the glass units were in bad shape. I took one frame apart and tried to rebuild it with a new seal, but just could not the seal and glass back in the frame. So I reused the old seal, cut the lip all the way around, and then used some trem-pro to seal it.
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Old 07-09-2017, 05:39 AM   #251
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Did you find new seals for the lexan? I responded to your post on the Argosy owners Facebook group a while back but never saw what route you were planning to take.


New seals and gaskets are available on line, not a problem, finding the correct size steel insert - big problem
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Old 08-10-2017, 04:00 PM   #252
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just bought a 79 7.3 minuet.
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Old 08-14-2017, 08:20 PM   #253
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Greetings chudy23!

Welcome to the world of Vintage Minuet ownership! I am sure that you will enjoy your 7.3 Metre as you get to know its unique features.

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Old 04-10-2019, 02:51 PM   #254
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We also recently came across and purchased a 1977 6.0 Metre Minuet. After a little bit of initial electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work it’s back out camping again. Still have a long to do list but look forward to a fun summer camping season.
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I have purchased a 1978 6.7 M Minuet, which is currently awaiting a new axle, shock, wheels and shock mounts in South Dakota.

The new axle was to be delivered today from Inland RV, but due to the Airstream Gods tendency to wreak havoc when ever I get a new project, the 10-16" of snow dumped on SD today and blizzard conditions means I'm not going up this weekend to get it.

It has the optional hammock above the sofa, albeit I need to source the front two hangers that support it from the roof. If anyone has these and could take pictures of what I'm looking for I'd appreciate it. It also has the original 8 track stereo system.

I'm looking forward to towing this behind my 1974 Argosy 24' motorhome, once the 12 valve P-pump Cummins conversion is done.

I will post axle replacement pics.

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Old 07-30-2019, 11:46 PM   #256
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Hi Everyone,
So I'm very new to this. I purchased a 1972 Argosy 20 feet, but not sure at all what makes it a Minuet. Please advise. Also I'm missing the roadside window. Anybody know where I can find one?
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Old 07-31-2019, 08:25 AM   #257
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Hi Everyone,
So I'm very new to this. I purchased a 1972 Argosy 20 feet, but not sure at all what makes it a Minuet. Please advise. Also I'm missing the roadside window. Anybody know where I can find one?
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Minuets are narrower and lighter and only made in the later years of Argosy production.
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Old 12-27-2019, 10:18 PM   #258
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New Minuet owner

I know this is an old thread but I just joined the forums and I recently bought a six meter Minuet, 1978. I haven't had a chance to use it yet.
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Old 12-29-2019, 09:46 PM   #259
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Argosy window

Looking for a rear window, 32 x 22 I think is from an Argosy Minuet. Any one have something like that?
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Old 04-13-2020, 07:24 AM   #260
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Hi! I bought a 1977 20’ Minuet last summer. Gutted and starting a shell-off renovation. And I’m terrified!
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