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08-17-2008, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master
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1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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moho bumper replacement
After backing into a number of low riding bandits over the years, I could not
take it any more...Andy got me a bumper, whoa, no holes drilled? After doing
some measuring, I realized all our outfits are "one-off" and holes don't line
up as assembly line products do. So I measured, measured, measured my
trashed bumper, thought about it for about a week, those bumpers will set
you back almost $ 500.00, so you screw it up, there is no getting back, Loretta. Bought brand new 5/8" & 3/4" drill bits, made a bench for my Delta
drill press, took a "Sharpie" pen & marked the holes for the bumper on the
inside & transfered to the outside locations for drilling. Drilled small holes,
re-checked, put masking tape on the drilling area (the glue in the tape helps),
took a deep breath & drilled the tops first. Put the bumper back on to make
sure it was right, put the bolts in to make sure the bottom measurements
were right & drilled the bottom. The bumper guards are less stressfull, though
hard to align because of the curve. The larger holes help align everything.
I would not try this at home without a drill press (I did have to "adjust" one
hole). Not for the timid, but who's timid on this site?
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08-17-2008, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Nice job Mike! Looks like you got it right the first time!
My mom always used to joke about how my dad would measure something once, cut twice and it would still be to short...... . (in really he wasn't that bad )
Brad
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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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08-17-2008, 07:49 PM
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Rivet Master
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1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
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You can imagine how carefull I will be backing in from now on.
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08-17-2008, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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Mike,
Where did you get your new bumper? $500 you said?
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1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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08-17-2008, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master
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1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by guy99
Mike,
Where did you get your new bumper? $500 you said?
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From Inland R.V., Airstream had it made & sent it direct. Yup, about $ 470.00.
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03-20-2009, 08:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 22' Safari
1977 31' Sovereign
1977 Argosy 28
1977 28' Argosy 28
Mystic
, Connecticut
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 94
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does anyone know where I might find wraparound bumper ( both front and rear) for a 1976 Argosy 28' motorhome new or used in decent shape , thanks
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03-20-2009, 09:14 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodysdad
does anyone know where I might find wraparound bumper ( both front and rear) for a 1976 Argosy 28' motorhome new or used in decent shape , thanks
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We have both the front and rear new bumpers.
Andy
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03-21-2009, 05:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
We have both the front and rear new bumpers.
Andy
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Andy,
Do you have a "limited" supply of these bumpers or do you have a source to have replacements made should your current stock run out?
Just thinking about the future......
Brad
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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)
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03-21-2009, 06:44 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Andy,
Do you have a "limited" supply of these bumpers or do you have a source to have replacements made should your current stock run out?
Just thinking about the future......
Brad
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Those bumpers, we are promised, will continue to be available for the foreseeable future.
Andy
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03-27-2009, 01:06 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 22' Safari
1977 31' Sovereign
1977 Argosy 28
1977 28' Argosy 28
Mystic
, Connecticut
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 94
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hello again I have a 2 questions? I now own a 77 argosy 28' moho, it has a straight bumper front and back, I was wondering could a wraparound bumper which I have seen on the 76's fit without too much trouble and Andy how much are these bumpers? and secondly will the cast aluminum rear 3 light assembly found on my 77 sovereign fit onto the argosy (if I remove the fibreglas housing assembly) it seems I could surface mount the a/s light onto the argosy rear skin? thanks martin
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03-27-2009, 01:17 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodysdad
hello again I have a 2 questions? I now own a 77 argosy 28' moho, it has a straight bumper front and back, I was wondering could a wraparound bumper which I have seen on the 76's fit without too much trouble and Andy how much are these bumpers? and secondly will the cast aluminum rear 3 light assembly found on my 77 sovereign fit onto the argosy (if I remove the fibreglas housing assembly) it seems I could surface mount the a/s light onto the argosy rear skin? thanks martin
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Venders cannot post prices.
Please check your PM for them.
Yes, the tail light bezel from the 77 will fit the Argosy MH.
You can also update the lights to LED's.
Andy
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03-27-2009, 01:28 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Read my post a couple of times if the bumpers come without holes.
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