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10-21-2007, 09:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1958 18' "Footer"
vista
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what is an Argosy?
hi, i am new to AS. and i know i read it some where but, can someone tell me more about what an Argosy is. is it by Airstream and who designed it? what is it made of? it looks like they are a little less price wise. thanks for your time.
Sandra
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10-21-2007, 09:49 PM
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ok time to learn searching here...
LOTS of info on this topic.
basically the argosy IS a painted airstream period.
initlally produced in another factory in versailles ohio,
production was eventually moved to the j/c plant....
produced from the 70s to mid 80s the line is often considered a less expensive group of models...
often targeted at younger buyers but also used as a 'test platform' to try/introduce new a/s features...
most were small/mid size but there were a few real 'argosy' types too...
the classic moho was born an argosy...
the 'end caps' are steel (look it up) but otherwise it's all the same as the silver tubes...
some tricks never made it to the a/s line, like a go at laminated alum subfloors...
i'm pretty sure the disco ball and 25c vibrating beds, were limited to the argosy line...
they are fun cool unique, reasonably priced and yet pure 'streams...
IF period correct expect SHAG carpeting, baby!
cheers
2air'
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10-21-2007, 10:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1958 18' "Footer"
vista
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2pair,
thanks, i didn't know that. what is a classic moho...? sorry, if i'm sounding dense but, i just can't seem to pull that up.
Shag carpeting...really!!
Sandra
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10-21-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by drsbeddor
2pair... what is a classic moho...?Shag carpeting...really!!
Sandra
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it's all here baby!
Fred's Airstream Archives - Airstream and Argosy Travel Trailers and MotorHomes
cheers
2air'
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all of the true things that i am about to tell you are shameless lies. l.b.j.
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10-21-2007, 10:24 PM
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1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
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Originally Posted by drsbeddor
Shag carpeting...really!!
Sandra
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Yep - a fine shade of burnt orange, harvest gold or moss green and with counter tops to match! 
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10-21-2007, 10:25 PM
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Yep - a fine shade of burnt orange, harvest gold or moss green and with counter tops to match! |
and janet knows!
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all of the true things that i am about to tell you are shameless lies. l.b.j.
we are here on earth to fart around. don't let anybody tell you any different. k.v.
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10-21-2007, 10:29 PM
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1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
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Check out the photo galleries - lots of Argosys there. Click on the photo tab at the top of the page and check at the Argosy section.
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10-21-2007, 10:46 PM
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I'm not sure of this , but.....
I think in Latin , Argosy means " big ship ".
In Janetenese, it means " gig ship ".
In Mandolinese , It means " very cool ". 
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10-21-2007, 10:47 PM
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2005 25' International CCD
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Simi Valley
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Originally Posted by drsbeddor
hi, i am new to AS. and i know i read it some where but, can someone tell me more about what an Argosy is. is it by Airstream and who designed it? what is it made of? it looks like they are a little less price wise. thanks for your time.
Sandra
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it's a funny looking airstream.
k.
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10-22-2007, 05:54 AM
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1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
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Originally Posted by Kevbo10
it's a funny looking airstream.
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That will be enough of that! Don't make report you to the authorities.
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10-22-2007, 06:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Originally Posted by Kevbo10
it's a funny looking airstream.
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"Funny" is a relative term, but then again, so is incest...
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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10-22-2007, 09:28 AM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
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Argosys were built by hippies.
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10-22-2007, 11:26 AM
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1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Originally Posted by Moonshot
Argosys were built by hippies. |
By hippies or for hippies  
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10-22-2007, 11:33 AM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
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Originally Posted by bkahler
By hippies or for hippies
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Hmmm. Good point. Guilty, I guess. 
Flower Power, y'all! 
Scott
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05-30-2008, 10:37 PM
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1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Originally Posted by Moonshot
Argosys were built by hippies.
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Dredging up an old post, but it just struck me that at some point in the future, for sure the yellow/earth tones look with heavy obvious patterns WILL come back.
The one in this picture looks almost like it just rolled off the plant floor!
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05-30-2008, 11:35 PM
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1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Originally Posted by Aage
Dredging up an old post, but it just struck me that at some point in the future, for sure the yellow/earth tones look with heavy obvious patterns WILL come back.
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Oh, let's hope not... Can't we learn from past mistakes? 
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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05-31-2008, 12:05 AM
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Argosy/Airstream since 79
1989 29' Excella
Newport
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Thanks for the memories!
We bought a 1978 Argosy Minuet (6-Metre) when it was less than a year old, and towed it for 23 years. We sold it when we found our current coach. The fellow that bought it was thrilled with the year of the Argosy - he had restored a '77 Ford PU, and was headed to southern California to go surfing.
Yes it had shag carpeting (GREEN!) - and I let him keep the 8-track tape player and cartridges!
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05-31-2008, 06:57 AM
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Usually Sleepy
1973 27' Overlander
East Haven
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Originally Posted by bobfowler
Oh, let's hope not... Can't we learn from past mistakes? |
There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good.
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05-31-2008, 07:06 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1984 34' International
1977 Argosy 24
Central
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Originally Posted by OreExcella
The fellow that bought it was thrilled with the year of the Argosy - he had restored a '77 Ford PU, and was headed to southern California to go surfing.
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Choosing cheer over bane
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05-31-2008, 07:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1992 34' Excella
Salem
, Virginia
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A friend with an Argosy told me, "An Airstream is just an Argosy that hasn't been painted."
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