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Apache_Camp · 08-16-2009, 03:46 PM

Here is the link to my remodel of a 1975 Argosy. I found it in a hedge row in Triune, TN.
It was completely gutted except for the rear bath. It was originaly a center twin bunk. I've been putting it back together on a budget.
So far I've stripped it, cleaned it repeatedly, and started putting it back together similar to the original style.
It will have bunks on either side similar to the original design. Matching cabinets on either side, one with a sink and the other with a cooktop. And a mini-fridge on the sink side.
I've still got a long way to go, the bunks are basically in, the kitchen cabinets are basically in, the new carpet is in. I've got to do a lot of little trimming here and there. Next will be finish painting/staining, major plumbing and some minor electrical.
I'll add photos as I go along.

Pictures by lascassas_camper - Photobucket

SteSpot · 08-16-2009, 04:45 PM

Sure hope you got the renters out totally.........have fun....you will have a great trailer. paula

Apache_Camp · 08-16-2009, 05:24 PM

Yes, I hope so to. I took it down to the bare wood floor and used 2 gallon of bleach cleaning it. I replaced the bad floor sections and used Great Stuff sealer around a lot of the cracks and holes. I've still got to mouse proof the drain hole, I'll finish that when I do the plumbing. Thats the only thing about the belly pan being intact, its too good to take off, but it hides alot of stuff too.

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Apache_Camp · 08-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Before Picture, yeah it did look worse....

Apache_Camp · 08-16-2009, 09:08 PM

1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon, 5.7 L V8, AT/OD, aux trans cooler, rear coil over shocks, brake box, class III frame hitch, wood delete.

Apache_Camp · 08-16-2009, 09:11 PM

danalee · 08-17-2009, 06:44 AM

You will enjoy the bunks. Nice job!

Apache_Camp · 08-24-2009, 09:49 PM

Well, I had the HVAC repair crew out to look at my Argosy's roof ac.....not good. Although the fan motor blows hard, when we took the shroud off, the copper piping was rotten and broken going to the compressor. So....where is the CHEAPEST place to get a replacement roof AC? Or a good used one?

Apache_Camp · 08-28-2009, 08:31 PM

Got the sink and tub resurfaced blue, the toilet is back together. I used a sheet of aluminum and cut it to fit on top of the existing aluminum frame and screwed it down with self tapping stainless screws. I've still got more work to do, but at least its coming together.

Apache_Camp · 08-28-2009, 08:32 PM

Kitchen sink in.

Apache_Camp · 08-28-2009, 08:33 PM

Stove in, yes its electric.

flyflinger · 08-28-2009, 09:10 PM

Thanks for posting all the great photos showing progress in your renovation. I'm working on a '77 Globetrotter, 21', and am new to the whole Airstream experience (and the forum). My question is about the 'interior end caps', as mine are beginning to crack. Were any repairs necessary, if so, how did you go about them, or, is there a way to buy replacements that you're aware of?

Apache_Camp · 08-28-2009, 09:14 PM

I had a small crack under the bottom of my front end cap and I just filled it with fiberglass filler and painted it. My trailer had been painted inside in 3 different colors....so there was not much choice but to clean it, prime it and paint it. I used an acrylic enamel, but I think plain old oil base from Lowes works just as well.