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Old 12-23-2009, 10:01 PM   #1
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Looky What I just bought...













Its a 76 Argosy 24'. With TWIN bunks!!

Everything that is working is:

All lights, even the "porch" light.
A/c is newer and works great.
Water heater comes on and lights up, don't know if it shuts off though.
Fridge, kinda.
Stove and oven work good.

Not Working:
Furnace,,Don't know anything about it, don't even know how to light it. Plus while I was cleaning I pulled all the duct work out.


These pics were from last week. I've done a lot of cleaning and added new water lines, Shower faucets and new lights through out.

1st post and thought I'd share.

One question....In the Airstream World is the Argosy look down upon as a step-child of sorts?

Just curious.

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Old 12-23-2009, 10:37 PM   #2
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Old 12-23-2009, 10:40 PM   #3
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Some of us envy the cool white of the Argosy during a hot summer sun. I think the Argosy is more of a cousin than step child.
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Old 12-23-2009, 10:42 PM   #4
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Congrats! Looks like our kitchen, same color and layout. Do you have the piece that goes in the oven handle? It can be fixed, if you do. I fixed ours, same problem. You will love your Argosy!
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Old 12-23-2009, 10:59 PM   #5
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Congrats! Looks like our kitchen, same color and layout. Do you have the piece that goes in the oven handle? It can be fixed, if you do. I fixed ours, same problem. You will love your Argosy!

I ended up repainting the stove and threw it both end caps away. Now I'm looking for a 14.5" handle.
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Old 12-23-2009, 11:17 PM   #6
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I'm still in the save my money and keep looking stage. To me, right now, The only difference between an Argosy and and Airstream is the color. I view one as raw metal and the other the painted version. I know that there are many more differences but to me they are sister ships.

You Coach looks AWESOME! You should be proud to own an Argosy, especially one in the condition that you have.

Good Luck and welcome to the forum!

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Old 12-23-2009, 11:46 PM   #7
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Looks fantastic. Wife and I purchased a '78 27' with all things EXCEPT the furnace. That must have been one of the trailer's weaknesses. Good luck and hope to C you on the road. jjairstream@gmail.com (WA ST)
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Old 12-24-2009, 12:48 AM   #8
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nice coach!! yours came in better shape than mine. i am still cleaning mouse droppings. mine needs some extensive refurbishing. C ya down the road.
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Old 12-24-2009, 05:32 AM   #9
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Argosys... we are on our second one and have redone both .. this last one was a COMPLETE from axles to paint to everything and every appliance... check out Costalotta from start to finish.... would not trade it for any newer one ...
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Old 12-24-2009, 05:53 AM   #10
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Congrats

Agronski's are cool! Enjoy it!
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Old 12-24-2009, 08:26 AM   #11
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One question....In the Airstream World is the Argosy look down upon as a step-child of sorts?

Just curious.

Shane
I'd vote for Cool Cousin myself. Congrats on the nice looking rig.

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Old 12-24-2009, 09:13 AM   #12
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I ended up repainting the stove and threw it both end caps away. Now I'm looking for a 14.5" handle.
Good luck. I looked for one for almost a year before I gave up. Now if I find one, it will all be wonderful. Maybe somebody on the forum has one on a stove they are getting rid of. (I already looked at Colaw's, however I didn't look into the possibility of them ordering one).
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Old 12-24-2009, 10:28 AM   #13
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Mine is not classed as a minuet is it? What makes it a minuet? Mine does have a tandem axle but I read somewhere that they also come in minuet?
Can I say minuet one more time....? LOL

BTW, heres my Vin Nimber 24T6V1710.

So I gather:
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Made Versallias
Number 1710

Manufactured 12-1975. That kinda shows how manywere made in 1975, HUH?

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Old 12-24-2009, 12:53 PM   #14
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Very nice! Exterior looks to be in excellent condition!
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Old 12-24-2009, 02:08 PM   #15
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Stove after painting and cleaning....






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Old 12-24-2009, 07:00 PM   #16
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Perhaps Airstream used Argosy like GM used Oldsmobile, to try out new ideas, like the wrap-around windows.
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Exactly

That is exactly what Airstream did.. if an idea was liked by Argosy buyers, then a year later, it would show up in the Airstream line. The Argosy was the R&D piece for Airstream... and in my mind, those guys over at the Versailles plant were out to prove that their product was just as good or better then the Airstream product.... a pride thing. Plus, their end caps don't dent as easily.... I really like the Agronskis!

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Old 12-24-2009, 11:26 PM   #18
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Argosy's were meant to be an affordable way to get in the family and then later move up to the AS. They are not step children.

But, Argosy owner's were not eligible for membership in the WBCCI.
I never understood that one.
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A Argosy owner's were not eligible for membership in the WBCCI.
Right, it was years before they were allowed in.... oh, and many Argosy owners get confused and even polish their Agronski...

A stripped and polished Agronski looks really cool I do say so myself.

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Old 12-25-2009, 06:27 AM   #20
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Take the stove and oven to get powder coated. I am sure there is a buiness in the area that does it. That metal will look like brand new and it can with stand heat up to 450 degrees. Hot rod builders use it on their engines. It comes in all colors and you can match it to the color of the metal.

Home depot also has new on the market a formica paint. My counter top is the same color as yours and we are going to try this new product. Home depot says the paint is selling really well.

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