The last thing I expected to find.....

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by MaxD

If anyone needs a "parts buggy" for this project I still have my 1975 24' Argosy W/55K miles for sale. See pictures @ post "1975 Argosy update" by MaxD dated 06-05-2017. Any reasonable offer considered. Located in Ohio 44691. Feel free to contact me at dv1505@hotmail.com. Thanks MaxD

Here's a link to Don's 75 Argosy thread.

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Tony, you "might" make it to the bottom of the mountain but I doubt you'd get much farther, even with a new battery

There are two homes that I know of within about 1/2 mile of where it's parked. I had thought about stopping and asking but I also value my hide and so far have opted to gaze from afar

If you're looking for an Argosy to hot rod this would be the one

When you say mountain, we Canadians think, a distinct tree line, perpetual snow, rocky crags, mountain lions and OMG, even skiing, that's a long ways down. What kind of momentum would I have at the bottom of this "mountain"?

Yeah, if you have to dodge bullets, it's not worth it, unless she has a body from hell.

I didn't know that installing a 5.2 turbo diesel was hotrodding, but okay. I just think it would be the perfect drivetrain; a big industrial four cylinder turbo diesel. There are tons of them out there for sale. A Cummins would be okay, but too big, and expensive to get IIHO.

I wonder how you'd register a vehicle with no ownership, (although I betcha the ownership is somewhere in the coach).

Keep us apprised:

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

[Isuzusweet]

The wife wants me to restore it for her..........just not quite sure why.

But hey, whatever, I get a new project.

Cheers
Tony

[369goose]

Ive forgotten how or to subscribe to a thread so following ...out of curiosity. Good luck.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

When you say mountain, we Canadians think, a distinct tree line, perpetual snow, rocky crags, mountain lions and OMG, even skiing, that's a long ways down. What kind of momentum would I have at the bottom of this "mountain"?

On the last leg you'd have a pretty good down hill run as it's probably about 3 to 4 miles long and it's all down hill at that point with a fairly steep start out of the gate. Could get kinda exciting because there is a stop sign at the bottom where it Ts into a highway

Yeah, if you have to dodge bullets, it's not worth it, unless she has a body from hell.

Meth is kinda popular around here and the surrounding mountains seem to be the place of choice to set up their labs

I didn't know that installing a 5.2 turbo diesel was hotrodding, but okay. I just think it would be the perfect drivetrain; a big industrial four cylinder turbo diesel. There are tons of them out there for sale. A Cummins would be okay, but too big, and expensive to get IIHO.

For a 20' or 24' the 5.2 probably would be ideal.

I wonder how you'd register a vehicle with no ownership, (although I betcha the ownership is somewhere in the coach).

Keep us apprised:

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

There are business's here where you can provide them with the vin, year, and bill of sale and you can get a fresh new title in your name. I think the vehicle has to be something like 20 or more years old which this 75 Argosy certainly fit's that category. Perfectly legal. As a matter of fact one of my Triumphs went through this process.

Brad

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

The wife wants me to restore it for her..........just not quite sure why.

But hey, whatever, I get a new project.

Cheers
Tony

My, this is getting serious....

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by 369goose

Ive forgotten how or to subscribe to a thread so following ...out of curiosity. Good luck.

Towards the top of the page look for "Thread Tools" and click on it.

[bkahler]

Checked again today and the Argosy is still sitting there waiting.....

Decided it was time to take a better look inside. There was a very distinct oder of mouse urine and feces. Not the most pleasant smell in the world

Tony, someone was thoughtful enough to leave the milk out for you

I nudged the jug and it's full of something however, there's no way I care to find out just what's inside!



I'm impressed with the floor plan, this could easily sleep four in comfort.

Brad

[Isuzusweet]

Mouse poo and urine don't phase me as I've cleaned up enough of that in my own rig.

What do you figure, 45,000+ miles or 145,000+ miles? Interior looks half decent, except no pics of the most important room....the throne room.

She could be saved! When can I pick her up?

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

Mouse poo and urine don't phase me as I've cleaned up enough of that in my own rig.

What do you figure, 45,000+ miles or 145,000+ miles? Interior looks half decent, except no pics of the most important room....the throne room.

She could be saved! When can I pick her up?

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

Are you not tempted by Don's one Tony? Seems in better nick and he has the title!!!!!

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by martin300662

Are you not tempted by Don's one Tony? Seems in better nick and he has the title!!!!!

I had to go back and reread that thread, as I had lost interest due to the initial condition of the Argosy in the pictures.

I have sent a PM to Don, and called John (who thinks I'm crazy), lots to inquire about; we shall see.

I wonder how much an Isuzu 5.2l four cylinder turbo diesel weighs?

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

[bicoastal]

Did you happen to look at the expiration date on the milk jug? Might give you an idea of the earliest date it was abandoned.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

Mouse poo and urine don't phase me as I've cleaned up enough of that in my own rig.

Did the smell over power you when you opened the door?!

What do you figure, 45,000+ miles or 145,000+ miles? Interior looks half decent, except no pics of the most important room....the throne room.

Based on the condition of the shell, bumpers, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if it was 45k miles. This thing was parked in a National Forest so if it was parked a long time ago then low mileage would be expected.

If I get a chance next weekend I'll get a picture or two of your favorite room

She could be saved! When can I pick her up?

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

I agree it could be saved, the problem is going to be figuring out how to save it!!

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

I had to go back and reread that thread, as I had lost interest due to the initial condition of the Argosy in the pictures.

I have sent a PM to Don, and called John (who thinks I'm crazy), lots to inquire about; we shall see.

I wonder how much an Isuzu 5.2l four cylinder turbo diesel weighs?

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

I'm thinking like Martin, if you're serious about getting a small Argosy for hot roddin then Don's 75 is the ideal candidate.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by bicoastal

Did you happen to look at the expiration date on the milk jug? Might give you an idea of the earliest date it was abandoned.

That thought crossed my mind but only after I was back on the road again coasting down the mountain!

[MaxD]

Brad,
I love the "couch" in the living area instead of the "dinette" that was stock in my '75.
I'll try to find some pix of it for reference.
Don

[Foiled Again]

Hey, alert Overlander63. PM SENT

When I visited Terry and Marie a month ago Marie and I went out for a couple of drives and spotted an almost Identical one along side a road less than an hour from their home.

I will ask Marie if she can spot it again with google earth.

Paula

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Foiled Again

Hey, alert Overlander63. PM SENT

When I visited Terry and Marie a month ago Marie and I went out for a couple of drives and spotted an almost Identical one along side a road less than an hour from their home.

I will ask Marie if she can spot it again with google earth.

Paula

I tried spotting this one using google maps and it's not visible. The pull off in the road is there but no Argosy.

[369goose]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Towards the top of the page look for "Thread Tools" and click on it.

Got it! Forgot I have to be logged in to do that. Thanks

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by bicoastal

Did you happen to look at the expiration date on the milk jug? Might give you an idea of the earliest date it was abandoned.

Ok, I couldn't resist knowing what the date was on the milk jug so I went up this morning to see if it was still there.....


Looks like it's been nine years since someone put the milk jug inside the Argosy.

Here's a few more pictures.