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01-28-2007, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Minuet
The six Metre has been delivered.  The fun has already begun. I will post photos as progress dictates. This morning I removed and reworked the lock, cleaned and straightned the roll pin. It works now. Was able to rebend the door per instructions on this site. Thanks folks for all the help with that one. Can't decide exactly what to do next there is so much. Cleaning first I guess that will make the rest more enjoyable.
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Royce (K0RKK) 146.460 simplex
Web page http://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
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01-31-2007, 06:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1959 22' Caravanner
candler
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Good luck on your project! I have been working on my 6.7 minuet off and on for about four months now. New water lines, new water heater, sewer dump valves and removing the original carpet. I installed a bamboo floor, looks pretty nice.
MINUETS ARE THE BEST
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01-31-2007, 06:46 PM
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Rivet Master 
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
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The Minuets are so unique and desirable. Lucky you to find one to make your own! ~G
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
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Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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01-31-2007, 10:36 PM
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Rivet Master 
1963 19' Globetrotter
Laguna Beach
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Congrats on your new Baby! I wish you lot's of luck with making her your own, I checked your Gallery page, you make beautiful canoes! And they look like they're very light! Also your turned wood bowls...exquisite!
I'll look forward to seeing your posts with pics...
Debra
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01-31-2007, 11:20 PM
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Rivet Master 
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Good luck with that new project. It will be rewarding. I too looked at your link and very impressed with the workmanship of the canoes. I love quality woodworking. To me that is the heart of industrial arts.
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02-01-2007, 12:48 AM
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Rivet Master 
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Royce
The six Metre has been delivered.  The fun has already begun. I will post photos as progress dictates. This morning I removed and reworked the lock, cleaned and straightned the roll pin. It works now. Was able to rebend the door per instructions on this site. Thanks folks for all the help with that one. Can't decide exactly what to do next there is so much. Cleaning first I guess that will make the rest more enjoyable.
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First and best project to attack, is to make the trailer weather proof. Everything else can wait.
If the gaskets are all original, then most likely they are all shot.
Check the entrance door gasket, the window gaskets, the access compartment gaskets, and, the sewer vent pipe gaskets. You will need to remove one of the sewer vent pipe covers that is held in place with 4 screws. You will most likely find those gaskets very bad.
Then, when you have a chance, check the condition of the axle. If it's bad, you will need to make plans for it's future replacement.
Andy
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02-01-2007, 01:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 265
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Welcome
I'm sure like the rest of us here, once you get started you just can't stop. Good luck and post some pics.
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02-01-2007, 04:42 AM
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2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Congrats Royce! The Minuet is ultra cool!
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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
You will need to remove one of the sewer vent pipe covers that is held in place with 4 screws.
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If it has the original plastic vent covers (post 1 & 2), two things: the plastic Argosy covers will fall apart in your hands and if they are original the gaskets will need replacing as a matter of course. So prepare yourself with a gasket kit (part 45701 here) and a new cover. The covers at the same link (part 83595) are polished aluminum -- that's a high price if you're going to scuff them up and epoxy spray paint like I did. You might talk to Oasis RV and see what they have -- their parts dept is very capable of understanding what you want by phone. Be sure and seal under the gasket and around the pipe with some Sikaflex 221.
Get yourself plenty of Sikaflex 221 for other jobs too (instead of Vulkem) and have at it! The gray color works best IMO.
[on edit: found another source but you'd maybe want to cut it down. I wouldn't proceed without checking Oasis 1st -- very quick & inexpensive shipping.]
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02-01-2007, 08:30 AM
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1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
Eastern
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 12,542
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A new Argosy - very cool! Seriously consider adding rock guards to your project list to protect the front wrap windows. They are no loner available and almost impossible to find if you should break one (road rocks..)
And ....
WE NEED PICTURES!
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Let's have a polishing party: I'll supply the trailer and buffing supplies. BYOB (bring your own buffer)
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02-01-2007, 08:45 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,893
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I'm Argosy challenged soooo...
Janet, Bob and others, This may sound ignorant and I don't really want it to appear that way but... What is it with Argosies that there are some listed as 24 foot and 26 foot etc. and some are listed as 6 metre and 6.7 metre? Are these all different builds or were some built on the metric scale or what? What is the 6 metre = 19.5 feet in length? If so... is the 6.7 metre then = to 21.775 feet? I really want to know! In all my stupidity I want this info so I will know lengths for Argosies that I may want to look at.... Perhaps buy! Thanks, Ed
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
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02-01-2007, 08:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Worth looking at
Hello Royce
Was thinking about how your are new and knowing how addictive our hobbies are, thought you might enjoy this link.
The Polishing Guru Past Projects
Enjoy your project and keep us posted.
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02-01-2007, 09:43 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 26' Overlander
1968 30' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Mosheim
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
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The Argosy and the Minuet
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Originally Posted by BIGED52
Janet, Bob and others, This may sound ignorant and I don't really want it to appear that way but... What is it with Argosies that there are some listed as 24 foot and 26 foot etc. and some are listed as 6 metre and 6.7 metre? Are these all different builds or were some built on the metric scale or what? What is the 6 metre = 19.5 feet in length? If so... is the 6.7 metre then = to 21.775 feet? I really want to know! In all my stupidity I want this info so I will know lengths for Argosies that I may want to look at.... Perhaps buy! Thanks, Ed
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Kevin Allen is very well versed on the many differences of the Argosy trailer and also the Argosy Minuet. If you search the threads, I am sure you can find the information.
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02-01-2007, 09:45 AM
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Site Team

1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
Eastern
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGED52
What is it with Argosies that there are some listed as 24 foot and 26 foot etc. and some are listed as 6 metre and 6.7 metre?Thanks, Ed
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I think that the Argosys with metric Idendtifiers are all Minuets. Minuets are narrower than standard Argosys; they are 7'6"
Standard argosys (with measurments in feet) are the same width as Airstreams of the same period.
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Current Project: 1964 Globetrotter
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Let's have a polishing party: I'll supply the trailer and buffing supplies. BYOB (bring your own buffer)
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02-01-2007, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master<br><img src="/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif">

2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
A new Argosy - very cool! Seriously consider adding rock guards to your project list to protect the front wrap windows. They are no loner available and almost impossible to find if you should break one (road rocks..)
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And Janet? Just how would we know how to do a rock guard installation ... if it weren't for you and member Janet's Husband. Links are here -- html or pdf.
My experience? Do some trial positioning of the wing window guards and the middle guard so you can place the hinges wisely. Aim to leave enough room for the middle guard. Get some helpers.
Of course the above links are for the narrower metric Minuets. The steps for narrowing the middle window guard do not need to be done for non-Minuets!
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