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Old 02-12-2006, 11:04 AM   #1
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Lightbulb It's official. Now we own a MH

OK, make reservations for me in the rubber room, for chronic Aluminitus, did it again!

Go here to see the “Peanut”

http://www.balrgn.com/Argosy/20/Argosy_20.htm
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:09 AM   #2
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:15 AM   #3
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OK, make reservations for me in the rubber room,
Quite the contrary Andre, you finally have come to your senses and discovered the best that AS made. Welcome to the wonderful world of motor homing. I think the 20' is the cutest motor home ever made and can hardly wait to see what you will do with it. What plans does Susan have for the interior?
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:17 AM   #4
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Who needs reservations. If your a member of this forum you already have a assigned room in the aluminitus wing. Nice Argosy.
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:26 AM   #5
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OK, make reservations for me in the rubber room,

Quite the contrary Andre, you finally have come to your senses and discovered the best that AS made. Welcome to the wonderful world of motor homing. I think the 20' is the cutest motor home ever made and can hardly wait to see what you will do with it. What plans does Susan have for the interior?
Not certain right now, thinking of a cork floor to help with the sound deadening. Trying to think of a theme...
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:53 AM   #6
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Balrgn, you are going to need your own vintage section

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OK, make reservations for me in the rubber room, for chronic Aluminitus, did it again!

Go here to see the “Peanut”

http://www.balrgn.com/Argosy/20/Argosy_20.htm

Balrgn! You are going to need your own vintage section at this year's Region One Rally!
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Old 02-12-2006, 12:14 PM   #7
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Balgrn...congrat on your entry into motorhoming...It will be fun watching how you change this little beauty...joe
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Old 02-12-2006, 12:22 PM   #8
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Talking Argosy Peanut

Just read your post, we're excited to see what magic you work with the Peanut. Like the idea of cork, definately strip that wood grain contact off the stove.
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Old 02-12-2006, 12:47 PM   #9
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Just read your post, we're excited to see what magic you work with the Peanut. Like the idea of cork, definately strip that wood grain contact off the stove.
Gee, couldn't have this adventure with out you's!
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Symptoms of Aluminitus?

What are the symtoms of chronic Aluminitus? I think it's catching and there's no imunization, I've heard that boondocking can help!

Balrgn Nice Argosy but it looks cold outside, come to Texas

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Old 02-12-2006, 03:47 PM   #11
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Just line the Peanut ....

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OK, make reservations for me in the rubber room, for chronic Aluminitus, did it again! Go here to see the “Peanut” http://www.balrgn.com/Argosy/20/Argosy_20.htm
Balgrn: Just line "Peanut" with rubber and you'll have your own mobile rubber room and won't need any reservations. Congratulations on your new Argosy!
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Old 02-12-2006, 03:55 PM   #12
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Welcome to "our world", where not only do you have the coach stuff to worry about you also have all the chassis mechanicals! Its a rewarding and interesting challenge. But when you go cruisin' its a blast.
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:21 PM   #13
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Welcome to "our world", where not only do you have the coach stuff to worry about you also have all the chassis mechanicals! Its a rewarding and interesting challenge. But when you go cruisin' its a blast.
Thanks, got a pretty good handle on the mechanics, restored my 62 Impala and the 58 Case front end loader for practice.
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:59 PM   #14
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Great find in that little thing! The engine compartment looks like it will shine after your experienced care to it. My '81 28' had electronic ignition added and I painted the air cleaner (woohoo). Then had headers and new exhaust. Sounds great! Replaced starter with a mini. Never stopped cranking from heat! Interior was kept original except for personal touches here and there. Are you gonna paint or strip that baby? Alcoas and electric mirrors would look super. Even your cockpit looks better than mine! I like the ceiling glass, but not as much storage.
Only thing that I don't like about the convertible sofa is that it's too short for me, and my two boys have the twin beds so I gotta sleep there.
Well, good luck and have fun with the project. By the way, you may want to shorten the sewer pipe a little so it doesn't stick out so far...has kept me from breaking it numerous times after the first break.
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Old 02-12-2006, 06:03 PM   #15
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Andre,, great find,, i know you will have a great time with this one. wish i had one too,,,, please post all progress pictures donna
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Old 02-12-2006, 07:01 PM   #16
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Welcome to the world of motorhomes. I'm definately going to have to stop in this summer when we head to Rye Beach.
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Old 02-12-2006, 07:10 PM   #17
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Welcome to the world of motorhomes. I'm definately going to have to stop in this summer when we head to Rye Beach.
Thanks, keep in touch when you come this way, Rye is only 20 minutes or so from here.
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Great find in that little thing! The engine compartment looks like it will shine after your experienced care to it. My '81 28' had electronic ignition added and I painted the air cleaner (woohoo). Then had headers and new exhaust. Sounds great! Replaced starter with a mini. Never stopped cranking from heat! Interior was kept original except for personal touches here and there. Are you gonna paint or strip that baby? Alcoas and electric mirrors would look super. Even your cockpit looks better than mine! I like the ceiling glass, but not as much storage.
Only thing that I don't like about the convertible sofa is that it's too short for me, and my two boys have the twin beds so I gotta sleep there.
Well, good luck and have fun with the project. By the way, you may want to shorten the sewer pipe a little so it doesn't stick out so far...has kept me from breaking it numerous times after the first break.
Good idea with the pipe, don't know why it is still there with the damage back there. Don't know yet, probly paint. Sleeping won't be an issue, not that tall.
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Thanks, got a pretty good handle on the mechanics, restored my 62 Impala and the 58 Case front end loader for practice.
I was going to ask if the 62 Impala was going to become a TOAD. You know that car may be longer than your motor home?
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Restoration started

We are planning a camping trip in the Peanut March 4th, so we started right in to the restoration! Gas range, Fridge and furnace check out, all in good working order. I have an appointment next week to look at the Propane tank to see if it can be recertified. Carpet is out, gaucho has a new cover. Decided on flooring and a theme.
Gave it a bath, brightened right up!
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