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08-05-2009, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master 
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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Another Airstream Conversion Horror!!!
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08-05-2009, 07:03 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2008 28' Safari SE
winter garden
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 210
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I don't know why Airstream Marketing did not think of that.
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08-05-2009, 07:03 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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That is one fugly fifth wheel. And Airstream DID make a few Argosy fifth wheels.
Brad
FF
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08-05-2009, 07:07 AM
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Iwannagocamping
1979 31' Sovereign
Rineyville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 262
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meh, it could be worse.. I wish he had more then one picture.. bet some of the other "mods" are real doooozies too...
(then we would KNOW how much worse it could be)
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08-05-2009, 07:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyfshr
That is one fugly fifth wheel. And Airstream DID make a few Argosy fifth wheels.
Brad
FF
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Brad,
In the latter 80's A/S made Airstream 5th wheels for several years running..
I have never seen nor do I know about the Argosy 5th wheel??
I agree...that's ONE UGLY CONVERSION..
ciao
53FC
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08-05-2009, 07:16 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Redmond
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 105
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Ouch, that is painful to even look at. Poor little Tradewind!
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'82 K20 Suburban 4spd
BMW K100RS, KTM 620SC
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AIR #251
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08-05-2009, 07:19 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 53flyingcloud
Brad,
In the latter 80's A/S made Airstream 5th wheels for several years running..
I have never seen nor do I know about the Argosy 5th wheel??
I agree...that's ONE UGLY CONVERSION..
ciao
53FC
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The Argosy 5th wheels were just like the "Squarestream" 5th wheels, only beige.
This same guy has listed this same 5th wheel several times over the last couple of years. He seems to think he really has something valuable there...
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08-05-2009, 08:12 AM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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I bet she tow's like a dream! 
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08-05-2009, 08:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1985 27' Sovereign
Defiance
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,254
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Looks like a cutting torch could unmodify that coach without too much trouble. Is that a piece of an old bridge welded on to the front? Not very elegant.
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08-05-2009, 08:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Brad, FC & Terry -- there was also the ultra SOB 5th wheel -- the Airstream Integrity of '96 & '97. I didn't see any aluminum on this behemoth a few weeks back.
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08-05-2009, 10:02 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2004 31' Classic
lubbock
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 294
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I saw this one in Pampa, Texas a couple of years ago
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08-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mello mike
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 ^#%@$ Mike!!!! Now you've ruined your birthday surprize. We all pitched in and placed a bid on this one just you!!
This is one miserable looking sight.
Cheers,
Kevin
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08-05-2009, 10:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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I think thats a trerrible thing to do to an AS . I think the one on eBay was modified to be pulled by either a single axle or screw(tandem) Road Tractor. The pic sent by JUMP is modified as a GOOSENECK and can be pulled by a pickup.
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May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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08-05-2009, 12:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin245
^#%@$ Mike!!!! Now you've ruined your birthday surprize. We all pitched in and placed a bid on this one just you!!
This is one miserable looking sight.
Cheers,
Kevin |
Sorry about that, Kevin. 
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2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
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https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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08-05-2009, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Oak View
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,063
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Now you guys just aren't putting your "Innovative Thinking Caps" on...
I looked at the photo more closely and came up with some additional remodeling:
1) Lay a child's pool slide across the top of those storage boxes, pointing it from truck to trailer. Remove front trailer window and screen. Attach wide flashing to window to create air scoop. Now, while traveling, is the dog yapping and driving you nuts? Toss him out the back cab window of truck and into the trailer he goes! Kids won't stop beating the crap out of each other? Whoosh, whoosh, out they fly! Your spouse continues to elaborate on why we never should have gone this way? Jerk, scuffle, boom! Ah, the peace and quiet of the open road....
Oh, and if one of them attempts to climb forward back in? Accelerate...
Carol
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08-05-2009, 01:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 394
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Believe it or not... here's another one in Canada! A 31 footer!
1992 airstream 31ft - Saskatoon Cars & Vehicles - Kijiji Saskatoon
Excuse me while I go cry. This is depressing.
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08-05-2009, 01:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Redmond
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cclarkego
... "Innovative Thinking Caps" ...
dog yapping and driving you nuts? Toss him out the back cab window of truck and into the trailer he goes! Kids won't stop beating the crap out of each other? Whoosh, whoosh, out they fly! Your spouse continues to elaborate on why we never should have gone this way? Jerk, scuffle, boom! Ah, the peace and quiet of the open road....
Oh, and if one of them attempts to climb forward back in? Accelerate...
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Carol,
Now I am beginning to be worried about myself ... that is hilarious I have always tried to think outside of the box. I am humbled in your presence ...
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'82 K20 Suburban 4spd
BMW K100RS, KTM 620SC
K7KIT
AIR #251
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08-05-2009, 01:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
, California
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,388
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Where's the hidden treasure as described in the listing? The only thing that needs to be hidden is this mess!
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08-05-2009, 01:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Oak View
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,063
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I don't know where I get these from, I just look at something and strange ideas pop into my mind. And that one was after just two cups of coffee...
The dang things bombard me after a glass or two of wine!
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08-05-2009, 05:30 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
1977 31' Excella 500
Berkeley Springs
, West Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,638
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Well you know the concept could have been pretty cool if they'd actually gotten some 2024 Alclad and made a 5th wheel front end for the trailer. You know, drill out the rivets from the end cap, remove the end cap, then extend the front of the trailer up and over and put a radiused front end cap (better yet reuse the original one for the elevated 5th wheel bedroom) on it. But to just cut off the frame and put a gooseneck/5er frame on it....that's pretty lame.
Avion built a few silver 5ers that were just a 34 footer with a modified frame and extended up and over front end with the elevated bedroom. They were actually pretty cool. Long devils too....like 38' or something overall.
But this thing...man it's cheesy!
take care,
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