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03-05-2018, 05:42 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 martin300662
Hmmm.....sounds like a business opportunity!
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Fortunately for me according to the home owners association rules and regulations goats and sheep are not allowed in my neighborhood
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
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1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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03-05-2018, 05:44 AM
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#602
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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 martin300662
I guess thats my summer vacation accounted for...
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Just for the record, mowing season here in Kentucky is from mid March through late October. That's a REALLY long vacation you're planning...
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
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03-05-2018, 12:10 PM
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#603
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Fortunately for me according to the home owners association rules and regulations goats and sheep are not allowed in my neighborhood
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So the die is cast...Martin operates the lawnmower. I just hope this doesn't create any international immigration or labor/union relations issues.
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03-05-2018, 12:31 PM
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#604
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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Any chance an automower would keep on top of each paddock Brad?
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03-05-2018, 01:47 PM
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#605
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1 Rivet Member
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Shelton
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 10
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Great job both of you. I started my search for a 20footer after reading the treads on here. If you know of one for sale on the east coast let me know. I am in CT. Keep up the good work
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03-05-2018, 02:45 PM
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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 sikocycles
Great job both of you. I started my search for a 20footer after reading the treads on here. If you know of one for sale on the east coast let me know. I am in CT. Keep up the good work
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Are you looking for a specific layout?
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03-05-2018, 02:47 PM
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#607
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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 Smartstream
So the die is cast...Martin operates the lawnmower. I just hope this doesn't create any international immigration or labor/union relations issues.
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Shame the USCIS just granted my non-resident status!
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03-06-2018, 06:14 AM
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#608
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Shelton
, Connecticut
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
Are you looking for a specific layout?
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No not really. I know if I find one there isnt much of a choice. I know it will also need work which I am not afraid to do.
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03-06-2018, 06:35 AM
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#609
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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 martin300662
Any chance an automower would keep on top of each paddock Brad?
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I just looked at the Husqvarna automower. I doubt that it would make it through my front pasture one time before having to be replaced.
I use a Scag ZTR with 60" deck and it still takes 75 minutes on a good day to mow the front pasture. A 72" deck would have been nicer but there are areas that I mow where that would be a little to big.
I guess mowing is just the price you pay for living in the country
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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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03-06-2018, 06:37 AM
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#610
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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 sikocycles
No not really. I know if I find one there isnt much of a choice. I know it will also need work which I am not afraid to do.
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I don't think I've seen a 20' come up for sale for quite a while now.
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
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04-19-2018, 04:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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While I've been doing yard work Ernie has been slowly plugging away at the window seals. I was finally able to find sources for the correct Fin Seal and the Wool Pile and with the use of the original style Schlegel the windows came out pretty good. All windows are done with the exception of replacing the new rubber style Schlegel still in the drivers cockpit window. I think Ernie will get to that task sometime in the next few days.
Next up is the generator install. Not sure I'll get to it before my mini-vacation next week or not but I'll try. The weather is finally starting to dry out a little which will make it easier to work on Peanut!
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
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04-19-2018, 01:55 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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looking great Brad
Feel free to throw those funky window treatments in the trash.....I don't think we will keep them!
Did Ernie have to remove the window trim from the 30" window above the generator or is it missing? I got some from Airstream Supply before (@$75) but they are showing as sold out now so I hope it is around somewhere!
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04-19-2018, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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I'll see that the window treatments get trashed
I removed the window trim back when I was working on the floors. The wall skin was in the way of the floor repairs and the only way to gain access to all the skin rivets was to remove the window trim.
Now that he's got the windows done reassembly can commence.
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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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04-30-2018, 10:21 PM
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#614
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Take me back to the 70's
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
, MA
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
I'm keeping up....
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a little late here, but I'm keeping up too!
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05-01-2018, 02:42 AM
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#615
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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A quick 'survey' to get some input from other 1977 owners.
In Peanuts layout (rear-bath) there is a single window on the passenger side above the dinette. Above the window is a single VistaView which has a unique closeout/trim which goes from the ceiling down to window and incorporates two lights.
Although these are made from ABS they are not as thick as the ABS used on the banana wraps etc. This means just about every example I have seen is cracked and starting to fall apart. Well Peanut is no different.
Of course these are 'no longer available'. More so (and keep in mind Ernie has been reworking all the ABS parts on Peanut so is now very experienced with ABS repair), they don't appear to be repairable (ABS is too thin and becomes too brittle).
If the panel is removed then it maybe possible to use one of the alternate closeouts (Brad and I have been exchanging emails around options). But they weren't particularly careful about cutting out that hole at the factory (because it was going to be covered anyway).
The question is.....would there be interest in getting a replacement made?
The last time we did this for the 1974-1976 front valance, we had a mold made so anyone else looking for a replacement can use the mold to have a fiberglass replacement made. I covered the cost of making that mold as I needed a valance for Bella. This time I think it is only worth investigating if it is worthwhile getting a few done, a little like Dave is trying to do with the window inserts.
What do you think?
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05-01-2018, 08:46 AM
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#616
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
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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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05-01-2018, 10:31 AM
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Take me back to the 70's
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
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Join Date: Nov 2017
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I think I have the same setup..
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77 20' Argosy Motorhome-
70 21' Land Yacht GT-renovating
75 20' Argosy Motorhome...ISO. radiator
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05-01-2018, 11:09 AM
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#618
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jamimes
I think I have the same setup..
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Is yours cracked Jami?
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05-01-2018, 01:08 PM
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#619
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Take me back to the 70's
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
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Looks like it could be on its way to look like yours!
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77 20' Argosy Motorhome-
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75 20' Argosy Motorhome...ISO. radiator
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05-01-2018, 01:09 PM
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#620
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Take me back to the 70's
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
Is yours cracked Jami?
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See above post
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77 20' Argosy Motorhome-
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75 20' Argosy Motorhome...ISO. radiator
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