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10-19-2003, 06:56 AM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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Just got home with our Argosy....
After a pretty extensive search, we finally found the Airstream for us. We had a list of models to search for and the Argosy Minuet 7.3 meter topped the list. That's what we bought Friday night and here's a picture as she sits in the PO's backyard. I hope to have more pics in my profile later today. It's in very good condition inside and outside and seems to be 98% original!
Yes, that's the original paint job but it does have some touched up areas.
Scott
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10-19-2003, 07:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Scott
Wow, very nice condition - congradulations.
I'm curious, are the windows lexan - I have heard they are and am wondering how they hold up.
Ken J.
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10-19-2003, 08:02 AM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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Thanks, Ken.
I believe the side windows are lexan, they give a little when you push on them. They have numerous scratches. Is there anything I can do to hide the scratches?
The front windows I believe are safety glass.
Scott
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10-19-2003, 08:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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I understand that lexan is pretty tough stuff - what I would do is call a glass place and see it they could polish them out - I would imagine the scratches are fine and seems like they could be fixed.
Ken J.
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10-19-2003, 08:10 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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Scott, good looking unit. Congratuations!
Regards,
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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10-19-2003, 10:26 AM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,253
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Very nice trailer!
On some plastics you can polish out scratches by hand using a product called Novus. It's a two step process, polish and cleaner. I've had a lot of luck using it on softer plastics, everything from convertible rear windows to pinball machine plastics. It's probably worth a try on the lexan either way. Maybe try a small spot and see if it works.
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Stephanie
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10-19-2003, 10:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 403
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63,
Congrats, nice unit,
What is the Airstream seen in the background? PO's?
Hart
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10-19-2003, 02:08 PM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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Stef,
Thanks for the suggestion about the Novus. I will try to find some.
Hart,
The guy I bought the Argosy from had three other AS trailers he was selling. A couple were 80s and one was a 92. He showed us around these. He buys Airstreams and resells them.
Scott
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10-19-2003, 02:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
, Connecticut
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 185
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Very nice looking unit....More pics ???? Please
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07-11-2004, 12:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 40
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Congrats,...It looks lovely...What year is it ?...I just bought a '78...24 footer(not a minuet)...Doesn't look as shiny as yours...and the inside needs a bit of spic and span...I've nicknamed her "Dirty Gertie" for now...hope it doesn't stick...the name that is.
I'm looking foreward to more Argosy photos here to inspire me and to give me a vision of what is possible...Sounds like the PO may have spiffed it up a bit to sell...so you have a head start...I have a couple of wasp nests in the back to deal with...for starters...and a toilet to replace...
Kate
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07-11-2004, 02:11 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 541
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Looks Great!
Quoted from Tony the Tiger.................
Seriously - - - Looking Good
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John G
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1975 31ft Sovereign International
........Rear Bath Double Bed Model
Tow Vehicle:1999 GMC Serria SLE Classic 1500 5.7Ltr
System: Jordon 2020 Ultima Brake Controller
Hook-Up: Equalizing Hitch and Sway Bar
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07-11-2004, 08:22 PM
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Lost My Rivets
2013 30' Classic
New Braunfels
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 69
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How are things going with your Argosy since you bought her/him/it? Oh, and by the way have you named her/him/it?
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John
WBCCI #3162, VAC
1969 Overlander International
"It's the little things in life that...."
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07-12-2004, 07:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Richmond
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 219
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Wow!!
You are so lucky to have that beauty! Seeing older units has me wondering why I bought new. I hope my next unit is as sweet as your Argosy!! Love those orange strips!!
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Paul
WBCCI #2468
2006 Ford F-150 Lariart 4X4
2004 19' Bambi Safari LS
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08-12-2004, 02:55 PM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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Thanks everybody. We haven't been camping in our Argosy since last November.
That was when I found the black tank was cracked and leaking. I pulled the tank and ordered a new one. When it finally arrived it was not made to the specs I sent. It is now back at the tank builders and will come back again one day. Hopefully, it will fit this time.
We are dying to go out and join you guys at the campgrounds again!
Uh, we did name it... Jerry Bear. However, a nickname that I'm currently favoring is "The Painted Pig."
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08-12-2004, 05:59 PM
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Obsessed with Moonunit
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
Love It Here
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 957
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I had not seen your Minuet until today (somehow the post slipped by me). It DOES look nice. We have the 6.7 Minuet (going toward our 3rd yr. now) and have loved it from the moment we saw it. Of course, they end up having issues (ie, repairs) no matter how well kept they have been. We, too, are beginning to deal with replacement, repair, but we have had the wonderful experience of camping in our "Mini Moonunit" now several times. I hope you will soon have that joy and excitement. Please keep posting on your progress, its great to compare notes w/other Argosy owners and hopefully we will all get a chance to meet in person some day.
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Leigh (IB Aluminated)
"When a great ship is in harbour and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for." by Clarissa Pinkola-Estes, author of ‘Women Who Run With the Wolves’
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08-12-2004, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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Go to campgrounds with bathhouses. A little inconvenient but don't miss a whole season. There are lots of AS where the "toilet has never been used".
Great looking unit. Go show it off.
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08-13-2004, 03:08 PM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Over59
Go to campgrounds with bathhouses. A little inconvenient but don't miss a whole season. There are lots of AS where the "toilet has never been used".
Great looking unit. Go show it off.
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Yeah, I've recommended that. My six year old boy and I would do fine. However, the wife and eight year old girl say they need a pottie.
Of course, we've been anticipating the tank to arrive "any day now" and so we keep putting off a camping trip. Probably should reconsider and just do it.
The kicker is we have reservations for Disney World in October.
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08-13-2004, 06:25 PM
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Obsessed with Moonunit
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
Love It Here
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 957
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You would be amazed at how nice the "potties" are in some of the full hookup camp grounds. Using one of the campground books like Good Sams or other well known ones can help a great deal to place the 'better' ones. We stayed at a really ritzy one outside of Zion NP last summer, very clean w/laundry, pool, sauna, jacuzzi, playground, dog run, and full service store for all necessities. We used the showers there and other than having to pay .25 for 5min. (our teens ran that up a bit), it was easy and pleasant. Just more food for thought - plus then you don't have to worry about finding a dump station! Gives you more time to enjoy the new acquisition while learning its quirks. Food for thought.
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Leigh (IB Aluminated)
"When a great ship is in harbour and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for." by Clarissa Pinkola-Estes, author of ‘Women Who Run With the Wolves’
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09-14-2004, 06:41 PM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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This is the wife of Moonshot. It's not the potty or lack thereof that's keeping us from camping.....I'm having the pleasure of working weekends now (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights) and that schedule kind of cramps the camping style since hubby and kids work/school during the week.
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