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10-31-2010, 09:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 24' Tradewind
Starkville
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 309
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Substitute handle for Bargman L-77?
Has anybody used the pricey Bargman H20-2 Reproduction handle from VTS in place of the L-77? I would hate to pay $150 for it and find out it doesn't work.
Better yet, does anybody know where I can get an unbroken L-77? All I need is the exterior handle part - I have everything else.
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10-31-2010, 09:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I have one....it is a great copy and not made of a cast metal that will bust again. Hate to say it, but bite the bullet and buy it...as pricey as it it. The originals hardly ever come up used...they are being utilized or they are busted.
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10-31-2010, 10:53 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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You know, I had the original lock in our 67, but it died. Not knowing at the time that it was unique (the shaft is much longer), I went to the local RV store and bought something that looked pretty much like it. Got home and discovered the problem. But I also discovered that I could disassemble the original and the new, remove the long shaft, and put it into the new lock. That was about, oh, 15 years ago, and it's still working.
But if it dies, I think I'll bite the bullet and buy a new one.
Lynn
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02-04-2011, 04:43 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
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I currently have a used H20-2 for sale on the classifieds with interior lock parts as well. I do no think it would work as a replacement for the L77 as they are completely different.
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04-26-2012, 02:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 151
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@lucymcdog
Did you ever come up with a solution, or did you buy the replacement handle from VTS?
I used an old vintage glass door knob for mine.
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1958 Traveler 18'
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04-26-2012, 04:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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cuyeda-
I bought the reproduction from TG Twinkie. It's not available from VTS right now. It's machined from a solid piece of aluminum and the quality appears to be quite good.
I haven't installed it yet, but he sent 3 pages of installation instructions and pictures.
He advertises on the Classifieds here. See this link.
John
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04-27-2012, 02:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 151
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Sorry, I am mixed up on the type of handle discussed here. I was thinking the H20 lock and the H20 handle. An old door knob certainly wouldn't fit the L77, but it did work as a replacement for the H20. :-)
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1958 Traveler 18'
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04-27-2012, 08:05 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 24' Tradewind
Starkville
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 309
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Reproduction L-77 Handle
Quote:
Originally Posted by cuyeda
@lucymcdog
Did you ever come up with a solution, or did you buy the replacement handle from VTS?
I used an old vintage glass door knob for mine.
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TGTwinke made me a handle then had a number of them made to sell. The quality is excellent and the price is reasonable. You can contact him either through the forum or his e-mail address is: dougbowman88@hotmail.com
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05-03-2012, 07:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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I have just received two L-77 locks. One with two keys and with beautiful chrome. The other one needs polishing and a striker and a key made for it. See pictures in classified section under Bargman L-77.
Contact me if you are still needing a lock. bigrod249@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Rick
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03-15-2015, 08:27 AM
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New Member
1960 26' Overlander
Santa Barbara
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 3
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Where did you get the glass door knob for your L-77 Lock. I need to find something that will work on my L-77 lock. Thanks?
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03-16-2015, 12:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1happycamper
Where did you get the glass door knob for your L-77 Lock. I need to find something that will work on my L-77 lock. Thanks?
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My handle is a Bargman H20 (?), not an L-77. It's a vintage glass door knob with a set screw to key it in place. A picture search is similar to this one. You could probably find a whole L-77.
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1958 Traveler 18'
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03-17-2015, 08:20 AM
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New Member
1960 26' Overlander
Santa Barbara
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
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ah gotcha. Thanks for the info. I have the L-77 lock, I just need to replace the exterior handle.
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03-20-2015, 08:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1happycamper
ah gotcha. Thanks for the info. I have the L-77 lock, I just need to replace the exterior handle.
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Do you still have your broken handle? We have a great chrome shop here in El Paso that can weld it up. And re chrome it for about $75-$100
Let me know if that's something you might be interested in. Not many chrome shops left around the United States.
Mike
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03-20-2015, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I don't think welding the cast steel handle will work.
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03-20-2015, 10:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TG Twinkie
I don't think welding the cast steel handle will work. Sent from my iPod touch using Airstream Forums
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I've had good luck with an L77 and L66.extra material was added to the back of the handle to beef it up. Not as strong as yours but still original looking.
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03-20-2015, 10:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Cast steel welds pretty good, cast iron is a big challenge.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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03-25-2015, 09:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I don't have any more handles for the L-77 lock assembly.
Thanks to all who purchased.
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04-05-2015, 03:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
FLORIDA
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 9
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Hello im new to the airstream. I need door lock complete dont know the number it is .as someone lost the key and remove the lock complete and no part can be found its a 1973. Sovereng 31ft.i cant seam to find aftermarket. Any information is appreciated. Also could one of the newer smaller outside handles be fitted until I find the correct one. thank you. D. Workman.
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04-05-2015, 10:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I believe your coach has a KT handle assembly. Some parts are available from Vintage Trailer Supply. Or Out of Doors Mart. There are also replacements for that unit. But require some significant modifications to install.
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04-06-2015, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Davidlee
Hello im new to the airstream. I need door lock complete dont know the number it is .as someone lost the key and remove the lock complete and no part can be found its a 1973. Sovereng 31ft.i cant seam to find aftermarket. Any information is appreciated. Also could one of the newer smaller outside handles be fitted until I find the correct one. thank you. D. Workman.
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Can you post a picture of what you have if you have any door lock at all?
Mike
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