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Old 11-29-2015, 12:56 PM   #221
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Dave, were you asking about the Argosy list or the Classic list?

I've only been keeping up with the Argosy info.

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Old 11-29-2015, 12:57 PM   #222
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as for as the production number, does this mean is was the 5165 made that year? I guess that is my question? Thanks for your help.
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Old 11-29-2015, 01:25 PM   #223
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as for as the production number, does this mean is was the 5165 made that year? I guess that is my question? Thanks for your help.
I don't believe that's the case. See my list of Argosy numbers in the next post.

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Old 11-29-2015, 01:29 PM   #224
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as for as the production number, does this mean is was the 5165 made that year? I guess that is my question? Thanks for your help.
my OLD 79 28' WAS 5143, my friend Curtis 28' in Alaska was 5142. I think they started at 5000 in 79. So yours could be #165, finished Friday, 13th at 5:01 pm, just kidding....
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Old 11-29-2015, 01:31 PM   #225
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Here's the current list I've compiled of Argosy numbers (Airstream vin #s).

1974
M24T4V0055 - ebay (really nice shape)
M24T4V0058 - judgesargosy (R.V.I. plate dated 11/19/73)
M24T4V0100 - fozzies
M20D4V0128 - birdsurfs
M20D4V0159 - bkahler
M20D4V018X - david
M24D4V0217 - 74Argosy24MH
M24T4V01044 - bibbs

1975
M20D5V5209 - martin300662
M26T5S5392 - bibbs

1976
M28D6V5244 - TricoastalJoey
M28D6V5339 - ebay

1977
M20D7Y5038 - ebay ($19,900 and then auction pulled)
M20D7V5137 - Joseph
M28D7V5215 - 77 R Gocmh
M28T?V5239 - ebay (number isn't right should have number 7 in place of ?)
M28D7V5379 - ebay (listed for $1500)
M28T7V5391 - warbs
M28D7V5428 - ebay auction
M24R7V5480 - ebay
M28D7V5558 - darrel

1978
M28D8V5155 - took pictures of unit in Missouri for Joseph
M28B8V5305 - thenewkid64
M28D7V5418 - QBee

1979
M24R9V5001 - flatouf - Frank
M24R9V5004 - RichardT
M249RV5016 - LeeMo
M28T9V2021 - Wendym1 (labeled as Airstream)
M28A9V5054 - RealshineyOne
M24R9V5102 - RichardT
M24R9V5114 - Teemack
M24R9V5117 - Keith53
M24R9V5119 - Puffin Potter
M28A9V5131 - rvlover
M28D9V5165 - Chris Barbar (CPS3793313003)
M249RV5181 - LeeMo
M28A9V5195 - Bob66789
M28A9V5220 - zamboni
M28A9V5223 - redrobin911 (Northern Ireland) (Excella)
M24?9V9886 - grand parippe (I interpreted this vin from his description)

Chris, as you can see most years had sequence numbers in the 5000 range. What I find interesting is the last one for 79. It's almost double the other numbers for the year.

Also note there are only 6 Argosy 20s listed.

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Old 04-30-2016, 04:04 PM   #226
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where do you find the serial number

Hi there. Kind of new to the Airstream life. We are working on our 1979 28' Excella Motorhome. We are finishing up installing a used Onan generator that we found. We are putting soundproofing around the storage for it. Anyway, while looking at the forums, I saw the serial number link. Where on the excella do you find the Air stream number. I found one in the manual that came with the motorhome, but it was printed in the book and are not sure if that is the number or where we would find it. Thanks. Now off to look at how we can get rid of the bathroom sink faucet and change it out for one that isn't a creepy gold tone.
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Old 05-01-2016, 06:47 AM   #227
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The Airstream number doesn't provide a lot of information. Your number is broken down below:

M = Motorhome
28 = 28’
D = Double
9 = Model year (1979)
V = Versailles, Ohio (production facility)
5165 = Production number

I can't help you with your Chevy vin but you can search for information on any number of websites.
Versailles only built the Argosy units. It is approximately 20 miles from where I live.
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Old 05-02-2016, 04:54 PM   #228
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Another AS vin# if anyone cares.

I finally found it. Thanks to all the posts that people have posted, I found the Airstream number you are talking about. My # is M28A9S5059. I don't know why mine has an S before the last 4 numbers. Seems most numbers have a V.

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Old 05-02-2016, 05:03 PM   #229
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Kim, of the 19 1979 models that I have tracked your's is the only with with an S, all others have a V.

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Old 05-04-2016, 07:02 PM   #230
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My #'s are M28A9V5226 I thought I had sent in my numbers before, but I see they are not showing. My club number in 6287. Been a member for about 12 yrs. Brock Garrett Mundy Mill RD Oakwood, GA 30566
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Old 05-05-2016, 05:13 AM   #231
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Brad,
May as well add these 2:
M28T9V5143 1979 Excella PeterH-79MH -I restored and owned for 10 years
M28T9V5142 1979 Excella Curtis-79MH - my friend Curtis in Anchorage used to own it

And yes they were consecutive serial numbers. Some years ago, my wife and I flew to Alaska and Curtis was so generous to let us stay in it at a local campground
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Old 05-05-2016, 11:25 AM   #232
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Already had yours and Curtis's on my list. I've added Kim's and Brock's.

One of these days I'll re-post the list that I've compiled.
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:05 AM   #233
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Here's my number!
M24T6V5359 - 1976 Arogsy 24
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Old 05-09-2016, 03:00 PM   #234
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Thanks Matt. I've added it to my list
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Old 05-25-2016, 07:17 PM   #235
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Mine is an 84 300 and the numbers are 01017. New to airstream, but old to the world
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Old 05-26-2016, 04:58 PM   #236
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Here's the VIN for my 86 345 east west queen

1A9BGAU38GJ010752

I've had it since 2007, yes I'm a little late in posting.




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Old 06-18-2016, 06:32 PM   #237
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Realized today I had never added the parts donor (which will never see the road again!) to the database....



M28D8V5329, 28ft MH double bed/rear bath, but quite a high sequence number....I hope I haven't cut up the last ever Argosy!!!!!
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Realized today I had never added the parts donor (which will never see the road again!) to the database....



M28D8V5329, 28ft MH double bed/rear bath, but quite a high sequence number....I hope I haven't cut up the last ever Argosy!!!!!
That's the latest 78 model I have on my list. I have 20 79 models listed.
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That's the latest 78 model I have on my list. I have 20 79 models listed.
I suspect all the '79s are badged as Airstream Excella (even though built in Versailles).
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I suspect all the '79s are badged as Airstream Excella (even though built in Versailles).
I'm sure you're right which means your donor was one of the last Argosies made.
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