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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-22-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Rebuilding Vista View windows

I just finished repairing my 4 vista view windows and thought I'd share what I learned.
1. I made a couple of jigs to split the frame halves. See previous posts.
2. Once the frames are split make...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 11-11-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Separating Window frames

I was trying to separate the window frames and decided to build some jigs to help. So far they are working really well....
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-05-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
It's been a while...working on doors

I haven't posted for a while now, but I have all the exterior metal back on. Over the last year or so I've replaced 2 of the curved panels (1 in front and 1 in rear), the rear middle panel all 4 of...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-23-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
With the help of a good friend we were able to...

With the help of a good friend we were able to get the front end cap back on after removing the rust and painting with PO15. I'll still need to fix the holes where it rusted through but it's attached...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-08-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Perry....Thanks for the thoughts, I do tend to...

Perry....Thanks for the thoughts, I do tend to overthink things:)
What did you use for the drains, just alum tube and created a flange on top?

Well I finally finished 2 things...not big... but...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-03-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Thanks Perry...how did you do the drain holes in...

Thanks Perry...how did you do the drain holes in the channel? Do you have a pic?
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-21-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Looking for opinions: Thinking about attaching...

Looking for opinions:
Thinking about attaching the banana wraps differently than the OEM way.
1. Screw 1/16" x 2" Aluminum bar onto the bottom portion of the channel that goes around the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-18-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Still a long long way to go, but here are the...

Still a long long way to go, but here are the pics with it lifted. Keep in mind that everything is gutted so there is very little weight, I'm sure it will come down once she's done.
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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-18-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Still a long long way to go, but here are the...

Still a long long way to go, but here are the pics with it lifted. Keep in mind that everything is gutted so there is very little weight, I'm sure it will come down once she's done.
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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-16-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Argosy Tires/Wheels

Gussy needs some new shoes...(she has the Dexter lift kit)
I have learned much from reading this forum, but would love to hear from Argosy owners....
She has Carlisle ST205/90D 15's on now. Not...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-08-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Thanks for asking...I see you have a new project,...

Thanks for asking...I see you have a new project, the 30 footer looks really nice!

Lots of updates on Gussy.
In late Jan I was able to get the shell back on and brought her home. Bad news is that...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-02-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Both axles POR15'd and reattached with the lift...

Both axles POR15'd and reattached with the lift kit.

New tongue jack from etrailer going on tmw.

As I mentioned earlier the new front and rear channels were a little different that the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-02-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Thanks! The steps are bolted on (2) and then...

Thanks!
The steps are bolted on (2) and then there is a special outrigger that has a slot for the steps to slide in and out.
I'll post a pic when I get a chance.
David
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 12-23-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Finally I'm done (almost) with the POR15 on the...

Finally I'm done (almost) with the POR15 on the frame:D

Short563...I haven't installed the tanks yet, I'm going to do that after I get the shell back on to make sure I have the layout that I want....
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 12-19-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
I have some questions I hope someone knows the...

I have some questions I hope someone knows the answers to.....
1. can someone tell me the inside distance between the 2 outriggers for the steps?
I ordered a new style step release from ODM and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 11-15-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Thanks Racer Vol for the tip using citristrip on...

Thanks Racer Vol for the tip using citristrip on the vulkem!

As I was lining up the rear JC channel it didn't make sense to me why there are no outriggers closer to the rear to support the floor?...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-24-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Starting to get back to work on Gussy. The...

Starting to get back to work on Gussy.

The welder is almost done with the frame repairs and I was wondering if anyone have the outrigger position dimensions for a 28' center bath?

The main ones...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-22-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
No mine was visible from the side once the belly...

No mine was visible from the side once the belly pan was off.

Here she is all naked....
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Frame stripped and ready to get it media blasted and welded back together.

Ok, looking for...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-19-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
I looked at the Coosa board and its about 3x the...

I looked at the Coosa board and its about 3x the cost of marine plywood, so will probably stick with the plywood...I'll probably be long gone by the time it rots out this time.
So today I got all...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-07-2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
I wish mine didn't have any rust....or better yet...

I wish mine didn't have any rust....or better yet were fiberglass.
My brother came in town from IL and we got the shell lifted off, went pretty well may have braced it a little better, but it...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-07-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Thanks, I'll definitely wear a respirator! I...

Thanks, I'll definitely wear a respirator!
I took out the rear windows and removed the rear end cap today. Next thing is getting them cleaned up and get the hole fixed in the rear end cap....then...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-29-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
dbj216...all done with mirrors...the exterior...

dbj216...all done with mirrors...the exterior skin is still attached...I just took the caps off.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-25-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Removing End Caps

thanks...rugjenkins...I'll check out the alumi-weld rods, that would be a great do it yourself way to get it fixed. I'm looking forward to the riveting, I can't wait.

Well the mountain trip didn't...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-20-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Thanks for the warm welcome!! No warnings...

Thanks for the warm welcome!!

No warnings about removing the end caps, so next week that's what I will start on...after I haul off all the old insulation, AC unit, hot water heater and other...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-17-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,931
Posted By dhbinkley
Our 1976 28' Argosy (Gussy) renovation

Like others before me I'm posting my progress on Gussy. I'm hoping along the way others on the forum that have been through this will help the new guy.
In Aug 2017 we bought her from nicest couple...
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