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08-19-2017, 10:49 PM
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#2101
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2 Rivet Member
1979 24' Airstream Excella 24
Woodland Hills
, California
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 91
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82 310 Meth Lab
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Originally Posted by bkahler
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Looks like it was used as a mobile meth lab.
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08-28-2017, 02:24 PM
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#2102
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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08-28-2017, 03:04 PM
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#2103
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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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Somewhere out there is one pissed off Airstream owner, missing some serious letters. Justifiable homicide if you ask me; in the Royal Navy you'd be keelhauled, drawn and quartered, guts for garters, tarred and feathered......man I have to lay off the DT speeches.
At least the Airstream owner has the shadow of the letters I guess.
Cheers
Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
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08-29-2017, 01:15 AM
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#2104
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flatouf
It's a P37 Chasis, GM. Gas.
Would anybody happen to know the GVW of the P37?
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P37 denotes the Motorhome chassis series, it isn't a specific chassis per se. This from the alignment guide:
Chevrolet had 7 model numbers for the Motor Home P Chassis, only the ones with '-52' were destined for Class A motorhomes. Class C motorhomes were also built on some of the Commercial truck chassis.
P30832 125” wheelbase
P31132 -52 137” wheelbase
P31432 -52 159” wheelbase
P31832 -52 178” wheelbase
P31932 -52 190” wheelbase (Start-up production in 1991) (19.5” wheels)
P32032 -52 208” wheelbase (Start-up production in 1988) (19.5” wheels)
P32132 -52 228” wheelbase
NB These six digit codes e.g. P31432 denote wheelbase length. My 250 is a P31432 with 158.5" length and 16" wheels....
More from the 'excellent' OffRoadToyBox' alignment guide.
The Motorhome Chassis also has different frame rails. Be careful to NOT use adjustment/maintenance information from a Forward Control Chassis manual for your Class A motorhome. Some things are common, some things are not.
It is unfortunate that even GM's documentation varies in what it names these chassis. The “P30” term is simply too generic to help when specifics are needed.
If the 5th thru 7th positions in your VIN number are “P37”, then you have the motorhome version of the chassis. Actually, it is the '7' that tells us we have the motorhome version of the chassis.
As regards, GVW, this would obviously vary depending on the set up. My 250 lower GVW than a 350. Your VIN will denote the GVW range. The coach should have a specific GVW on its VIN sticker.
Hope this helps
Nick
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08-31-2017, 12:55 PM
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#2105
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneG
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I cant believe this is up over 10 grand! Do they all believe it is a extremely rare 75 Airstream?
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08-31-2017, 01:52 PM
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#2106
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneG
I cant believe this is up over 10 grand! Do they all believe it is a extremely rare 75 Airstream?
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Martin and Brad are in a bidding war. Both have secretly wanted to own the shortest A:I:R:S:T:R:E:A:M in the world. They are hoping we don't notice and allow them to park on the Airstream side of the park at motorhome rallys.
Cheers
Tony
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08-31-2017, 02:02 PM
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#2107
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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 Isuzusweet
Martin and Brad are in a bidding war. Both have secretly wanted to own the shortest A:I:R:S:T:R:E:A:M in the world. They are hoping we don't notice and allow them to park on the Airstream side of the park at motorhome rallys.
Cheers
Tony
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Actually I was thinking about putting W:I:N:N:E:B:A:G:O on the front and back of mine, same number of letters so I doubt anyone would notice......
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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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08-31-2017, 02:04 PM
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#2108
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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 WayneG
I cant believe this is up over 10 grand! Do they all believe it is a extremely rare 75 Airstream?
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The 24ft Argosy seem to be regularly pulling $12-14K now if in reasonable condition. So at $10K, hopefully someone will buy it and paint it, to allow it to return to its original glory!
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08-31-2017, 03:36 PM
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#2109
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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
Actually I was thinking about putting W:I:N:N:E:B:A:G:O on the front and back of mine, same number of letters so I doubt anyone would notice......
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Brad, I really think you should install those 345 emblems, you have, on your Argosy. It would look so cool
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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08-31-2017, 04:28 PM
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#2110
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer
Brad, I really think you should install those 345 emblems, you have, on your Argosy. It would look so cool
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There you go, awesome idea....W:I:N:N:E:B:A:G:O 345. Then go to a Winnebago rally.
I've been always partial to R:A:M:
A:I:R:S:T:E:R myself....don't have to go out and any letters; although having the RAM letters from the back of the pickup; you know the really big chrome RAM letters, for the visually impaired driver behind your ginormous 1 ton RAM dually; just in case she didn't know what type of truck it was.
Cheers
Tony
PS I now know why the Airstream/Argosy is getting so much money.......it's the only one with an intact front valance.
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
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09-02-2017, 12:59 PM
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#2111
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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09-04-2017, 03:13 AM
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#2112
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
The 24ft Argosy seem to be regularly pulling $12-14K now if in reasonable condition. So at $10K, hopefully someone will buy it and paint it, to allow it to return to its original glory!
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It went for 10.2K It looks like the buyer is in the business of buying vehicles. When I sold my 77 24 footer about 5 years ago, I was happy to get 3 grand because there were no offers other than a guy from the Netherlands
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09-04-2017, 05:32 AM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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The world of Argosy has changed a lot, especially in the last couple of years. Where Airstreams in general are in demand from the baby boomers trying to relive/regain their childhood, the Argosy are quickly becoming the trend for the next generations, not focused on restoration but focused on having their own interpretation of mid-century nostalgia.
Those generations didn't experience it but are interpreting what they think it was like. With an Argosy they can make it their own with a few quarts of Rust-Oleum Topside paint and live the dream. The Airstream Argosy FB group is page after page of newbie's jumping onboard.
Try even buying a 20/24ft Argosy trailer or motorhome at the moment, and they are ever gone or you are in a bidding war. Those folks don't have bottomless pockets but the number of folks wanting to live a dream is driving the price up to a certain level.
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09-04-2017, 07:45 AM
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#2114
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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 martin300662
The world of Argosy has changed a lot, especially in the last couple of years. Where Airstreams in general are in demand from the baby boomers trying to relive/regain their childhood, the Argosy are quickly becoming the trend for the next generations, not focused on restoration but focused on having their own interpretation of mid-century nostalgia....
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Martin, nice summary of a trend I have been witnessing myself. I have helped or try to help several people over the last few years finding their perfect Argosy. They all were women in their 20's. And why Argosy and not Airstream, i asked them. The reply was they did not want to deal with the additional work or money required to polish or upkeep a polished trailer.
They also did not care much about bad axles of trailers or poor mobility in case of a Motorhome, they just wanted the cool tiny house in the shape of an Argosy/Airstream. Logistics with finding a place to park, incl having utilities and security brought several of them back to reality. But all were ready to spend between 8-15k
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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09-06-2017, 07:03 PM
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#2115
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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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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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09-06-2017, 08:07 PM
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#2116
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Such a steal, unfinished at $65,000.... [emoji50]
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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09-06-2017, 09:56 PM
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#2117
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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09-06-2017, 11:18 PM
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#2118
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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38'... that's unique! [emoji50]🤣
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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09-07-2017, 11:05 AM
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#2119
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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09-12-2017, 02:57 PM
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#2120
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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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Well it does have an LS conversion, but the ad doesn't state if it is running or not. Gutted interior, so you might want to ask if he kept all the bits and pieces.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-rv-motorhome...ationFlag=true
Cheers
Tony
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