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05-23-2017, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Dalton
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 840
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1975 Argosy Value
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05-23-2017, 10:20 PM
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#2
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2 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 20
1974 24' Argosy 24
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 44
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Hi
If they talked about scraping it I would offer 1000 plan on another 10k before it gets fun IMO
Ray
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05-24-2017, 12:35 AM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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My 'stock' answer, each time this question is raised......
If its complete, if it is free, if you spend $2-3 per mile to get it hauled home, if you have up to 2000 hours spare time (or want to pay a shop for 2000 hours work), if you invest $10-15K in parts, you will then have a $10-15K motorhome.....
Unless you want that pain, I would say spend the $10-15K on a complete, running, in regular use Argosy and then concentrate on keeping it on the road.
Even the scrap value in these is the parts, and it is a huge about of work to dismantle (ask Brad) and it will cost you money (in my case $1300) just to get rid of what is left after windows, doors, etc are removed.
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05-24-2017, 01:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
1968 30' Sovereign
Salt Lake City
, Utah
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 264
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It could be a fun project if you have time and money. Even if you do it yourself it will cost plenty.
I'm with Martin.
You'd be doing them a favor to take it. $500 to $1,000 tops for the transfer.
I just bought a vintage trailer, and it's impeccable looking, but it will need plenty of work. There are decent trailers and motor homes out there. That one looks rough, but I do think it's cool to save these things! It's just not cheap.
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05-24-2017, 03:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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If you have lots of time, ambition, patience, mechanical ability, a understanding spouse and spare money, it looks like a fun project. I bet it would clean up nicely.
That said, if the engine, transmission and drive train are working and there are no major defects, I would think it is worth a grand as is, where is. If it costs you another grand to get it to a place to work on it, then it may not be worth it.
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05-24-2017, 04:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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The Argosy certainly has a lot of potential but you're looking at a lot of time and hard work to get it into safe usable condition. If you're mechanically inclined and have a good range of tools or access to same that would help tremendously.
In the end it's going to boil down to how much do you want it and will you be able to keep your interest up until you have a usable coach. I will say this one looks to be in considerably better condition than mine was when I started
By the way, welcome to Airforums!
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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05-24-2017, 05:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Dalton
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 840
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05-24-2017, 08:01 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
1977 28' Argosy 28
Baytown
, Texas
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 129
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Buy the RV and part it out to me! I want the windshields, bumper trim, and tail light trim.
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05-24-2017, 08:14 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 20
1974 24' Argosy 24
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 44
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Hi Guys
Maybe a group buy? and dismantle for parts? I could be interested in taking the lead, my 20 needs some stuff to finish.
Ray
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05-24-2017, 08:37 AM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jjona5
Buy the RV and part it out to me! I want the windshields, bumper trim, and tail light trim.
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The bumpers and tail lights are different from a 1976 to 1977.....
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05-24-2017, 08:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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The buzzards are circling the carcass
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05-24-2017, 09:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneG
The buzzards are circling the carcass
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Kinda what I was thinking!
Steve, should you happen to buy it the first thing I would do would be to remove that front receiver hitch. There is nothing up front that is structurally strong enough to hold anything.
Considering the tires have sunk into the ground it would be a good idea if you could find a way to take a peak underneath to make sure it's still structurally sound. With that being said the more I look at the pictures the more it appears to be in reasonable condition overall.
Brad
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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05-24-2017, 09:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
1977 28' Argosy 28
Baytown
, Texas
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 129
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I'll figure it out
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05-24-2017, 09:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
1977 28' Argosy 28
Baytown
, Texas
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heyraylata
Hi Guys
Maybe a group buy? and dismantle for parts? I could be interested in taking the lead, my 20 needs some stuff to finish.
Ray
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It could easily pay for a lot of that trailer remodel!
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05-24-2017, 09:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Dalton
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 840
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You read my mind[emoji491][emoji102]
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05-24-2017, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Dalton
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 840
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Oops, that was for Wayne!
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05-24-2017, 09:48 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 28' International
Happy Valley
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 270
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Blood in the water!
You motorhomers are ruthless.
The trailer side would never act like this.....
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05-24-2017, 09:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveNdebbie
You read my mind[emoji491][emoji102]
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You may want to get out the camo cover and not disclose the exact location
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05-24-2017, 10:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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I'm in for the parting out thing. I need window locks and Airstream steering wheel (if it has one) for starters!
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05-24-2017, 12:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boom Sounds
I'm in for the parting out thing. I need window locks and Airstream steering wheel (if it has one) for starters!
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Neither of which on this 75 would work on your 91 (92?) coach.
Sorry to burst your bubble
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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