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01-27-2018, 05:04 PM
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Rivet Master  
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Spent a little time yesterday and more today working on the rear storage compartments and the steel wheel well and generator covers. The rear compartments are a pain to work on. Lots of cutting and fitting to get everything in place. I've got about 7 hours so far rebuilding the two compartments and I probably have about 7 more to go.
The original generator cover was steel but it was light gauge and the flanges were rusted badly in places. The new generator cover is definitely an upgrade.
The new steel wheel well covers are replacing the cracked ABS original plastic pieces. The new ones are definitely stouter than the originals 
 
Tomorrow I would definitely like to finish up at least one of the storage compartments. We'll see how it goes.....
Brad
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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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01-28-2018, 07:46 AM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,535
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It maybe taking some time Brad, but the results look great!
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01-28-2018, 07:58 AM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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You are keeping track of your labour hours, right?
I can't wait until you give us your feedback on the use of Coosa board.
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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01-28-2018, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Martin, the shiny new steel does a good job of hiding the ugly stuff!
Tony, yep I'm keeping track of my hours and the numbers are getting scary 
I'd really like to have the Coosa board installed before the end of February but I'm not holding my breath. Unfortunately I've missed way to many target dates as it is.
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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01-28-2018, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Deadlines makes such a nice ‘wooshing’ noise as they go by.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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01-28-2018, 03:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
Deadlines makes such a nice ‘wooshing’ noise as they go by.
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Yep! And sometimes they are at hurricane force
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
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01-28-2018, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,072
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Deadlines! We dont need no stinkin deadlines!
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01-29-2018, 04:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayco
Deadlines! We dont need no stinkin deadlines!
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For those of us who are NOT retired (yet!) deadlines are an unfortunate part of life
I've tried to set deadlines for getting the Argosy done because I'd like to have it completed before I die..... 
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
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01-29-2018, 06:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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'74 Argosy 20' Motorhome restoration/rebuild
Sometimes deadlines are a part of life for semi-retired folks like me. I just try to avoid having too many of them. Last week had one that fought me tooth and nail getting the stuff done before Friday. Beat it to submission by noon. 2 1/2 day weekend as a reward! I ❤️ my job...
Spent the weekend in the garden. Unusually warm weather in some parts of SoCal...now if we could have fewer airplanes landing on freeways, it would be perfect. Nicely done power-out landing that involved going under an overpass. No damage, no injuries. Great landing...I’m sure a ‘laundry problem’ was involved, however[emoji3]
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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01-29-2018, 09:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
For those of us who are NOT retired (yet!) deadlines are an unfortunate part of life
I've tried to set deadlines for getting the Argosy done because I'd like to have it completed before I die.....
Brad |
Brad I have been told that I am not allowed to die until all my projects are done.
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01-29-2018, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
Sometimes deadlines are a part of life for semi-retired folks like me. I just try to avoid having too many of them. Last week had one that fought me tooth and nail getting the stuff done before Friday. Beat it to submission by noon. 2 1/2 day weekend as a reward! I ❤️ my job...
Spent the weekend in the garden. Unusually warm weather in some parts of SoCal...now if we could have fewer airplanes landing on freeways, it would be perfect. Nicely done power-out landing that involved going under an overpass. No damage, no injuries. Great landing...I’m sure a ‘laundry problem’ was involved, however[emoji3]
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When I pull the plug on working I don't plan on being semi-retired. Whole hog or nothing for me!
Video of that landing would be something to see that's for sure!
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01-29-2018, 10:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartstream
Brad I have been told that I am not allowed to die until all my projects are done. |
By that definition then I should be d@mn near immortal
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
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01-29-2018, 10:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Ditto on that one....DW just keeps coming up with more projects
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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02-13-2018, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Spent a little bit of time Sunday working on the rear compartments. I'm getting closer to being able to call them complete. I probably need another 6 to 10 hours and they will be done.
I took a short break from working on the compartments and was looking at how to deal with the opening in the wall from the old auxiliary fuel tank filler neck that I scrapped when I when to a larger main tank. The opening is none to pretty to say the least.
Other than just covering the opening with a section of aluminum sheet I been toying with the idea of installing the exterior electrical box that I salvaged from the 345. Unfortunately the opening is oriented vertically instead of horizontally.
 
The one option that will work is to rotate the electrical box 90 degrees so the lid opens from the side like kitchen cupboards. So, does this look wrong and/or out of place?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
Brad
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02-13-2018, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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It looks just fine. With the lid closed it could be a number of things, looks factory installed.
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02-13-2018, 05:49 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Looks fine to me as well!
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02-13-2018, 07:29 PM
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#1177
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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If it works, use it. I'm all for repurpose and reuse.
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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02-14-2018, 04:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Cool, thanks for the feedback!
Using the outlet box in the vertical orientation definitely saves me a bunch of time and labor.
Thanks again
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02-14-2018, 05:01 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Cool, thanks for the feedback!
Using the outlet box in the vertical orientation definitely saves me a bunch of time and labor.
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Looks good and probably much easier to reach the plug than on the flip UP outlets. One little concern would be the rain water flow. Both the lid and the weatherproof outlet lids flip up. But Shepherd57 would say, you worry and think to much, Peter...
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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02-14-2018, 05:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer
Looks good and probably much easier to reach the plug than on the flip UP outlets. One little concern would be the rain water flow. Both the lid and the weatherproof outlet lids flip up. But Shepherd57 would say, you worry and think to much, Peter...
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Peter,
My assumption is just because a socket lid flips up doesn't mean that water doesn't get inside the outlet. As we've seen on these rigs water seems to find a way into even the smallest of pin holes, gaps, etc. from just about any angle. I guess as often as I plan on using an extension cord I should be ok!
Besides, I'm considering moving to the South West one of these days so rain may not be an issue
Brad
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