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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-05-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 84,989
Posted By Tom S
Here is a picture of our 73'. I did all the prep...

Here is a picture of our 73'. I did all the prep work so it's not perfect but I like it.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-23-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Tom S
Thanks guys, I'll check out both.

Thanks guys, I'll check out both.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-08-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Tom S
Step

My step will not stay up when traveling so I want to know if anyone has repaired or replaced the mechanism that holds it. Where can I get the parts?
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-23-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 84,989
Posted By Tom S
Here is my 73 after the paint job. ...

Here is my 73 after the paint job.



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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-22-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 414
Posted By Tom S
Baby moons

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I need 4 baby moon hub caps for a 73 Argosy with 15" wheels. Let...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-21-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Tom S
Well, I got it back today and he didn't go as...

Well, I got it back today and he didn't go as wild as I thought he might. I love it and so does the wife.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-30-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Tom S
The color is going to be a light green. I know a...

The color is going to be a light green. I know a lot of people don't like green but my wife does and if the wife ain't happy nobody's happy. As for cost it will be materials only. Maybe a lunch.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-28-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Tom S
Right after we pulled into his garage he left on...

Right after we pulled into his garage he left on a two week vacation so it will be a while and yes there will be pics, good or bad.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-25-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Tom S
Time for paint

Yesterday I took our 73 Argosy 22 to a friend to be painted. I made a mistake by telling him that after the it's painted I would leave and he could add whatever he wanted. Normally I wouldn't worry...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-12-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By Tom S
Call Colin Hyde and tell him what you have and he...

Call Colin Hyde and tell him what you have and he will tell you what you need. With his axles there is no modifications,no cutting, no drilling, and no welding. I installed mine by myself with a...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-16-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,159
Posted By Tom S
It looks the same as my 73" E-22, same small...

It looks the same as my 73" E-22, same small window on the rear and sides. Tom
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-02-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By Tom S
I'm waiting for 2 axles now. I ordered them from...

I'm waiting for 2 axles now. I ordered them from Colin Hyde and they are supposed to be direct replacement, unbolt the old and bolt in the new. I hope it goes that easily.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-21-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,204
Posted By Tom S
I haven't had a problem with sway but I have...

I haven't had a problem with sway but I have ordered a Reese sway bar and will use it even if I don't use WDH. I have a Reese WDH with 750# bars and my tongue weight is, I'm guessing, 400# to 450#....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-21-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,204
Posted By Tom S
Weight distribution hitch

We towed our Argosy 22' about 1000 miles last year on interstate and back roads without a weight distribution hitch and had no problems at all. I have a WDH and am trying to decide whether to use it...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-20-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By Tom S
A friend is going to paint it in his shop but...

A friend is going to paint it in his shop but it's when he isn't busy. He has jobs backed up till the end of summer now so I might try using a roller.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-19-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By Tom S
Painting

I've been reading, on other forums, about people painting their small trailers with foam rollers and brushes. Has anyone here painted their Argosy this way? If so how did it look? Tom
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-23-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By Tom S
Trunion weight bars (pair)

Do these bars have chains on the end or a slight bend and what do you want for them?
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-21-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,281
Posted By Tom S
Some people may not like it but you own it, make...

Some people may not like it but you own it, make it yours. Paint it anyway you want. Tom
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-16-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Tom S
1976 Argosy 22' - Original Parts

I am looking for the front and rear "Argosy" emblems. If you have them and want to sell them let me know.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-19-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 523
Posted By Tom S
Argosy Emblems

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I need the front and rear "Argosy" emblems for a 73 22".
You...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-30-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By Tom S
Reese weight bars

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I recently bought a Avion and a Reese weight distribution system came with it. The PO couldn't find the bars so I'm looking for a...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 11-16-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By Tom S
On my 22" Argosy the valves near the battery box...

On my 22" Argosy the valves near the battery box are drain lines.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-14-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,123
Posted By Tom S
Thanks Condo for your reply, I will try...

Thanks Condo for your reply, I will try contacting them tomorrow. It's not that I want it to look original it's just that I like the looks of this jack. Tom
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-14-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,123
Posted By Tom S
tongue jack

The wife and I took a ride last weekend and an Avion E-22 followed us home, I don't know where it came from it just followed us home. Anyway the tongue jack didn't work. I took it apart and a small...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-17-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,849
Posted By Tom S
I think it's great that these people are making...

I think it's great that these people are making their trailers their own by doing the inside the way they want it and painting the outside in different colors. We painted the inside of ours yellow...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-04-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,994
Posted By Tom S
As of now there are 11 6.0's in the vin database...

As of now there are 11 6.0's in the vin database thread below.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-30-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 59,367
Posted By Tom S
My trailer is a 73 with a tag that says it was...

My trailer is a 73 with a tag that says it was manufactured in 11-72.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-26-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Tom S
I tore into it this morning and found a bad...

I tore into it this morning and found a bad gasket and also found several small cracks in the flange of the black water tank. I'm not going to pull the tank right now. I have some glue that's...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-22-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Tom S
Thanks for the replies. I think I'll take your...

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll take your advice and try to clean it first. ....Tom
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-20-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Tom S
Leaking waste valve

The waste valve on my 73 Argosy 22 is leaking. I believe it is the original one and I need to change it. I haven't tore into it yet because I thought I better find out how to do it before I start. I...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,262
Posted By Tom S
Everything went fine. We were parked next to a...

Everything went fine. We were parked next to a $200,000, 37' Fleetwood and people were stopping to talk about our trailer, "the ugly ducklin' ".
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-05-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,658
Posted By Tom S
Boy, your unoriginal really looks good.

Boy, your unoriginal really looks good.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-04-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 59,367
Posted By Tom S
22d3v0614

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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-02-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,262
Posted By Tom S
Thanks guys for the complements. We intend to...

Thanks guys for the complements. We intend to take it out for the first time next week just to check everything out. In the fall we will do the body work and paint it.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-01-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,262
Posted By Tom S
Glad I could be of help. By the way, it looks...

Glad I could be of help. By the way, it looks like you have the same type of truck as we do. How is your mpg towing your trailer?
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-30-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,262
Posted By Tom S
Here is some pictures of it now. I know it still...

Here is some pictures of it now. I know it still has a way to go but we are working on it. I need to get some J-mold, 1" trim tape for the bathroom, and get, or make, a folding dining table. We...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-30-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,262
Posted By Tom S
Before and After

Here are a few pictures of our 73 Argosy when we bought it last December. The bucket on the gaucho was to catch water leaking down what was left of the antenna. Under the fresh water tank was...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-13-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,995
Posted By Tom S
I went to a national brand tire store and told...

I went to a national brand tire store and told the man behind the counter I wanted to get a price on 4 7.00/15's. He looked at me and said "what size is the tire, I never heard of that". I then went...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-07-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,995
Posted By Tom S
Tires

I finally have our 73 Argosy to the point that it's usable now. Most things inside has been repaired or replaced as has been everything on the roof. The outside will be taken care of in the fall. Now...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-21-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By Tom S
I don't have any new pictures but here is a...

I don't have any new pictures but here is a couple of old ones. This Argosy was to be scrapped for the aluminum but we saved it. Here is the inside when we got it and after we removed the water tank.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-20-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By Tom S
curtain material

Well, we got the inside of our 73 Argosy painted and all appliances working. The bath room is purple and white and the rest is yellow and orange. Talk about retro. We had both gauchos recovered and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-17-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,211
Posted By Tom S
I have been looking for that bezel for about 6mos...

I have been looking for that bezel for about 6mos with no luck.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-18-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By Tom S
Using my original antenna isn't an option since...

Using my original antenna isn't an option since it is gone. Becky, it doesn't look bad on your Bambi.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-17-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By Tom S
TV Antennae

Well I'm back with another question. It's a good thing an old fart like me has a place like this to ask my questions. I have been looking at broadcast antennas and have been drawn to two different...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-12-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tom S
I'm sorry I didn't make myself very clear, I'm...

I'm sorry I didn't make myself very clear, I'm not too good at expressing myself with the written word. What I meant is, is there a wall between the back of the gaucho and the water tank. What holds...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-12-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,225
Posted By Tom S
I believe this is the one he's talking about. The...

I believe this is the one he's talking about. The filler neck on this has been welded and cracked again then it was epoxied and cracked again. It is 77"x8"x12".
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-12-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tom S
The amount of help a person can get on this site...

The amount of help a person can get on this site is amazing and I really appreciate it, but none of those layouts match mine. Mine is a 22' and all those were 24' and 26'.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-11-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tom S
Thanks guys but ours has a gaucho across the...

Thanks guys but ours has a gaucho across the front and one on the road side.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-11-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tom S
Thanks deecar, but your layout is different than...

Thanks deecar, but your layout is different than mine but I like the looks of yours.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-10-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tom S
Behind the gauchos

When we bought our 73 Argosy 22' it had been pretty much gutted. We are trying to put it back together now and I need to know what's behind the gauchos. I know the water tank and pump are behind the...
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