1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
, MA
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
Rosie..the 20' 1977 "Airstream" Makeover..(Ruby)
We flew out to Louisiana to meet Ruby April 10th.
We were so excited!! Then we took her for a spin.. I was in the co-pilot seat.
"This is so cool", I said.
Until my new"ish" Red Frye Boot started to burn---yup, .from the antifreeze
We purchased her anyway, the PO mechanic bypassed the core, and said he wouldn't be able to get a new core "that day"....
I'm a "researcher" I'll find one, I told my husband..
We had no plan really, I've been searching for a 20' MH for a while..
We've never driven one, we've only camped in tents... Then The Marriott...
The opportunity arose, we took the time off from work and we bought (2) one-way tickets. "Can she make the trip back to Boston??" We were told "YES"
...............man, how next time I would do things different...next time?!?!
The 20 foot Argosy's are great, if you can fit all your family & needs in one.
When you have to let them go because you dont fit in them any more, and there is no room for more than one motorhome in the yard, you feel like you lost a good friend. I check up on the folks who bought my Yelo Sub every year and I ask how it is doing.
Make it a part of your family and take good care of it, but be creative and dont go broke doing it
I think I miss the needle point on the curtains over my window the most.
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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)
Making it home on your maiden voyage is quite often the same as a small miracle occurring.
Generally when someone is ready to sell one of these it's because they are tired of working on it or can't afford too. Either way that generally means maintenance has been neglected. The new owners then have the pleasure of seeing just how much neglect has taken place.
Manouch is sharp and should have things back in useable condition before you know it.
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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)
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
, MA
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Generally when someone is ready to sell one of these it's because they are tired of working on it or can't afford too.
OR They don’t have the TIME OR PATIENCE to figure out WHAT part is needed, WHERE to get the part, AND HOW to install the part?!?! It’s so frustrating!! If it was up to me, I’d buy all new!!
My husband is smart and patient..I know he loves to figure out the mechanisms etc.
Yesterday he went to the junk yard, came home with a heater dash from a vintage Plymouth...
I need to update this “story”....
Signed:
Frustrated in Boston [emoji30]
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Jami
77 20' Argosy Motorhome-
70 21' Land Yacht GT-renovating
75 20' Argosy Motorhome...ISO. radiator
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
, MA
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
I should add that Martin300662 had helped me in making my decision to buy “Ruby”.. he had replied on a fb post where someone had uploaded the video of her when she was up for sale.
The interested party had asked if she was worth the $$$, as he knew prices of bigger MH he was unsure of the 20’ “worth”.. (I’ll see if I can find his answer at another time.).
I sent him a message and we have been corresponding ever since.
One more important fact, I have other interests for the tough girl, I love the retro look and needed something I could drive.. this began my 2 year search....
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Jami
77 20' Argosy Motorhome-
70 21' Land Yacht GT-renovating
75 20' Argosy Motorhome...ISO. radiator
I should add that Martin300662 had helped me in making my decision to buy “Ruby”.. he had replied on a fb post where someone had uploaded the video of her when she was up for sale.
The interested party had asked if she was worth the $$$, as he knew prices of bigger MH he was unsure of the 20’ “worth”.. (I’ll see if I can find his answer at another time.).
I sent him a message and we have been corresponding ever since.
One more important fact, I have other interests for the tough girl, I love the retro look and needed something I could drive.. this began my 2 year search....
Hmmm...sounds like I am being implicated!
I have to say several of my friends have got in trouble with their other halves, who claim I am a bad influence on them!
Live your dreams, and worry only about things you can influence - the rest is going to happen anyway!
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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)
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
, MA
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
So, if your reading this, your probably wondering how Brad got “involved” in this journey.. I had posted the trip as it was happening in a private Facebook group, and added Martin to the loop. He saw a location I was at and told me to lookup Brad....
-Sorry Brad!!
Not only did I look him up! We planned to visit him after Nashville!!
Thankfully he gave me his number, because, after driving for a while and stopping for gas, we went to start the engine and it wouldn’t start!!!! He explained what can happen to these engines when they get hot.. Hubby (Nooch) did a few things and voila! We were up and running!!
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Jami
77 20' Argosy Motorhome-
70 21' Land Yacht GT-renovating
75 20' Argosy Motorhome...ISO. radiator
1970 21' Globetrotter
1971 29' Ambassador
1977 20' Argosy 20
Boston
, MA
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 141
1977 Argosy Driver Wiper mechanism needed!
Day 4. I really was looking forward to meet Brad, Peanut and "no name 74" !
It took us a while to get to his place-won't even go into detail.
I listened to GPS as opposed to Brad's directions.
Our first time driving at night and In the Rain
It was raining. Our lighting was very dim, and the drivers windshield wiper kept stopping en route. Someone had to navigate thru the working wiper!
(separate wiper motors)
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