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12-07-2017, 09:05 AM
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#2301
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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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I just hope that the Isuzu powered 345 posted by Magnet had the optional turbo... otherwise it’s probanly still on it’s was to the ordering Dealer! 😀
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12-09-2017, 09:53 AM
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#2302
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2 Rivet Member 
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
Okay, they may have offered the Isuzu, but I highly doubt anyone bought a 345 with the Isuzu. Gas was getting cheap by the day at that time and it would have been hard to quantify spending $15,000+ dollars on a diesel option. $15G's buys you a helluva lot of gas.
I'm 99.9 percent sure the last model Isuzu powered was the 310. I could be wrong........but an Isuzu powered 345, would be an unicorn.
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I own an '85 factory 345 Turbo Diesel Isuzu powered unit. I've also seen a Cummins Diesel powered 345 in Cleveland. The guy with the cummins, which was sold to someone in Toledo, had full factory paperwork. It sounded very sweet.
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12-09-2017, 11:36 AM
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#2303
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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 Heirstream
I own an '85 factory 345 Turbo Diesel Isuzu powered unit. I've also seen a Cummins Diesel powered 345 in Cleveland. The guy with the cummins, which was sold to someone in Toledo, had full factory paperwork. It sounded very sweet.
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Well, there we go, the unicorn has been found. Just how many of these are out there?
I have a feeling you maybe the only one.
Feel free to post some pictures of your unit as some people (Brad and Peter) have been known in the past to not believe peoples assertions that they own a diesel classic motorhome. 
Cheers
Tony
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12-09-2017, 01:05 PM
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#2304
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3 Rivet Member 
1969 31' Sovereign
1982 28' Airstream 280
Edmonton
, Alberta
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heirstream
I own an '85 factory 345 Turbo Diesel Isuzu powered unit. I've also seen a Cummins Diesel powered 345 in Cleveland. The guy with the cummins, which was sold to someone in Toledo, had full factory paperwork. It sounded very sweet.
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I'm also curious on the specs of your diesel is it with the bae turbo? Is it the same 6bd1 Isuzu?
I thought I read that the later Isuzu diesels had stronger cranks after 83? Is that accurate tony?
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12-09-2017, 03:47 PM
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#2305
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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 Swillv8
I'm also curious on the specs of your diesel is it with the bae turbo? Is it the same 6bd1 Isuzu?
I thought I read that the later Isuzu diesels had stronger cranks after 83? Is that accurate tony?
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Supposedly the 6BD1A non-turbo was picked by Airstream as the T versions turbo plenum and turbo would have had a ridiculous doghouse height. There are some that have stated that the 6BD1A was upgraded to the 6BD1T motor sometime in 84, but AS still stayed with the BAE turbo. Did that happen, I don't know for sure? What I have been told is that the 6BD1A BAE turbo is limited to 10PSI versus the anywhere up to 40PSI a Cummins can run due to different internal components and lack of oil sprayed pistons.
Maybe someone with more knowledge can pipe up as I seem to have been more wrong than right this month.
Cheers
Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
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12-09-2017, 10:50 PM
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#2306
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2 Rivet Member
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 21
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345 turbo diesel
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12-09-2017, 10:52 PM
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#2307
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2 Rivet Member
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 21
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more 345 diesel pix
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12-10-2017, 10:28 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Skydeck
Alameda
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 558
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Was the first diesel PUSHER made by Airstream a fiberglass body? Did they ever do one in aluminum? I love the look of the aluminum motorhomes, but I love not listening to the engine while driving or the generator while sleeping.
-Randy
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12-10-2017, 10:30 AM
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#2309
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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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Yes, they made a Pusher in Alu first I believe...
They look like this...
http://www.viewrvs.com/motorhome/air.../1994_36_f.php
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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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12-11-2017, 05:27 AM
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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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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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12-14-2017, 07:05 PM
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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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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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12-15-2017, 04:56 PM
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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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Nice looking 1991 345LE for sale on Facebook, Airstream Hunter....
Dont know how to post a link to it... but asking price is $105,000.
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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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12-16-2017, 04:42 PM
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#2313
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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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Fairly nice looking Argosy, with looks like all the bits and pieces still on it. Rear bumper looks a little forlorn. $3,500 US if anyone is interested.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true
I think this maybe another forum person as Sheldon also owns a 1982 turbo diesel.
Cheers
Tony
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12-16-2017, 05:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1969 31' Sovereign
1982 28' Airstream 280
Edmonton
, Alberta
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
Fairly nice looking Argosy, with looks like all the bits and pieces still on it. Rear bumper looks a little forlorn. $3,500 US if anyone is interested.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true
I think this maybe another forum person as Sheldon also owns a 1982 turbo diesel.
Cheers
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This is my unit, I have always believed everything can be for sale. So I am listing with little expectation. It is rough, but pretty darn nice in the same sentence lol. I will most likely end up just salvaging parts by chopping up( please do not ask yet because I'd guess it would be in a 2 years from now horizon . Considering I'm in an unfortunate $27000 already for my running tent on wheels I see extreme value for an able bodied person. On this argosy; its alot nicer in so many ways than my coach
It's a unit that would need time spent turning wrenches on my acreage to move under its own weight, or it can be towed 320 kms for free with an AMA premium membership. I figure it would be in a " local" range for prospective buyers
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12-17-2017, 03:33 PM
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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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This 1991 350LE has been for sale for some time. I finally went to see it and can share my evaluation with anyone interested.
https://houston.craigslist.org/rvs/d...395447656.html
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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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12-17-2017, 09:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 36' Classic 36 Diesel
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 883
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Interested in your evaluation!
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1994 36' Classic Diesel Pusher
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12-18-2017, 05:13 AM
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#2317
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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 Vycan
Interested in your evaluation!
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pm sent
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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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12-18-2017, 07:14 PM
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#2318
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer
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Also very interested
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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12-18-2017, 11:26 PM
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#2319
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Skydeck
Alameda
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 558
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I'll bet there are more than just 2 people interested. Why not just post your opinions here for all to read?
-Randy
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