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07-18-2009, 05:00 PM
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Rivet Master 
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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How could somebody do this to an Argosy?
What makes a person want to sponge paint the interior of an Argosy? What a crying shame!!!
ViewRVs.com - 1976 Argosy 28' Travel Trailer (A)
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2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
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07-18-2009, 05:35 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1998 34' Limited
ont
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 229
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i think that argosy must be owned by the previous owners of my house!! i cried as it took me 5 coats of paint to cover the sponge paint (navy and gold - ugh!!!)
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07-18-2009, 05:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Not my taste either, but to each his own. Just takes the right person to buy it. (right out of their mind  )
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2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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07-18-2009, 06:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 394
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"Looks great inside"... says the blind man.
It's not even a GOOD sponge painting job. It looks like a kindergarden class went nuts fingerpainting. Uuuuggghhhh.
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07-18-2009, 08:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
Joplin
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,673
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I confess to having been a sponge painter, but MY sponging is subtle in pale shades. That Argosy is awful.
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07-18-2009, 08:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1999 34' Excella
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 103
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Taste is definately a personal thing...
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07-18-2009, 09:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 524
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What taste?? 
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Winston Salem, NC
WBCCI 5218,
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1967 Overlander International.
1979 Avion 30ft rear bath
TV's 88 Chevy Suburban 454, 3:42, TH400
95 Cadillac FW Brougham, LT1,3:42, 7k tow pk.
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07-18-2009, 09:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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Nautical theme gone bad 
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07-18-2009, 09:56 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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I can say this about the paint--It kept everyone from noticing the black-painted paneling, household fridge, missing stove grates, household mattresses, and couch with shutters over the inside of the wing windows.
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07-19-2009, 09:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Currently Looking...
Las Cruces
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 577
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You missed the poor tile job on the sink, scenes on the overhead doors, ripped plywood on the TV shelf, and other evidences of 'creativity'. I didn't look at the floor, but I know it is likely worthy of comment as well. Sorry, but this Argosy has probably found its final resting place.
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2006 Toyota Tacoma
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07-19-2009, 10:06 AM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Looks like the owner of that Argosy and Birdy's previous owner took the same two classes at the Adult Day Care Center..."Sponge Painting 101" and "Decorating with Large Florals 101"!
Shari 
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07-19-2009, 10:30 AM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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I say roll with it. Get some big fruity rum drinks, a grass skirt, blast Hawaiian luau tunes out the door and have a ball.
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07-19-2009, 01:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
Walnut Cove
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 519
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Tasste and creativity are in the hand of the (sponge) holder. Just think how great the before and after pictures will be!!
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The Silver Queen
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07-19-2009, 02:02 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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I don't know....
"Great for deer camp or lake property."
Can't you just envision a group of burley deer hunters sitting around sipping tall, skinny, no-whip latte's and snacking on hummus on whole wheat crackers while they discuss the day's hunting exploits?
Designer camo required....
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07-19-2009, 02:06 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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This one's kinda of Sexy....
I could go for this though...
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07-19-2009, 02:06 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
"Great for deer camp or lake property."
Can't you just envision a group of burley deer hunters sitting around sipping tall, skinny, no-whip latte's and snacking on hummus on whole wheat crackers while they discuss the day's hunting exploits?
Designer camo required....
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LOL, speaking of which. Have you seen the Airstream Argosy painted in Camo? Wish I had the pic handy.
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1958 Overlander
2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
WBCCI #5661/AIR #5661/TAC # AZ-6
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https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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08-07-2009, 08:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1972 23' Safari
1976 24' Argosy 24
Bonita
, California
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 32
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I bought a '56 22' a few years ago that the PO had used a cloth and a bucket of dark stain to redo ALL the birch, got it all over the zolatone , appliances and aluminum trim inside. She had perfect skin and was 100% complete right down to paperwork . The end product was worth the labor at about 4 cents per hour. It also had aluminum wiring and black iron drain lines, but they were from the factory.
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08-07-2009, 09:03 PM
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Obsessed with Moonunit
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
Love It Here
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 957
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Hey, now you guys...don't you know, you can make anything work out in decorating if you just put your mind to it. You got big florals, but your worried about those camo junkie hunters messin up your ambiance??? Hey, you can make it work. In, fact they might just blend very nicely - let me show you how....
Bad Decor Choices
Designer camo NOT required 
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08-07-2009, 09:15 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Come on...
Its not that bad.
I like creative custom work.
At least its not a copy.
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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08-07-2009, 09:24 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1975 Argosy 24
Cincinnati
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 12
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Okay, now I'm kind of nervous to post pics of our Argosy re-do... We're not sponge painting, but I hope the group agrees we do right by our camper and let it maintain its dignity. Be gentle with me!
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