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04-02-2016, 12:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 Argosy 30
Annapolis
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 38
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Well, I wrecked it
Actually, a couple of different times. Have determined that Vintage Airstream is not for me. I need to get these repaired and sell. Need someone in Mid Atlantic that can make the repairs for me.
1976 Argosy TT.
Thanks.
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04-02-2016, 12:41 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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That's unfortunate.......however the last time I was in the mid Atlantic I don't ever recall seeing an Airstream certified repair center on Ascension Island; just a bunch of sea sick lads on the way down to the Falklands.
P&S Trailer in Ohio
New England Airstream
Cheers
Tony
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04-02-2016, 12:43 PM
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Rivet Master 

2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Sorry to hear this. Not sure this is "mid Atlantic" but perhaps try Colonial Airstream in NJ?
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04-02-2016, 02:05 PM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,420
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I think Frank's trailer works is in Baltimore. Many have used him for repairs and I think he has a very good reputation.
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04-02-2016, 03:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,750
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I don't think you would be able to recover the price of repair in a sale.
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04-02-2016, 03:59 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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If it were me I'd sell as is.
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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04-02-2016, 04:03 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Airstream of Western PA, in Greensburg, PA. Two brothers run the service department, Carl and Alex. The sales department is closed down. These two guys have been working on Airstreams for well over 30 years, each. I've seen them fix just about anything on an Airstream, Argosy or any other RV for that matter.
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04-03-2016, 07:31 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 Argosy 30
Annapolis
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 38
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Thanks so much. Will call.
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04-03-2016, 12:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2005 31' Classic
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 187
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Colin Hyde airstream restoration in NY is the man to contact.
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04-03-2016, 12:12 PM
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59' Globester
1959 18' "Footer"
1957 26' Overlander
Three Rivers
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 248
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I have to agree that the cost to fix will be more than you could sell the trailer for.
Sell as is.
Also I don't understand what vintage trailer has to do with anything.
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04-03-2016, 12:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 Argosy 30
Annapolis
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 38
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Yuk, yuk, yuk. How about the mid Atlantic portion of the Continental United States?
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04-03-2016, 12:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 Argosy 30
Annapolis
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 38
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I think I need more of the diamond plate sided variety!
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04-03-2016, 12:45 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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This time of year is a seller's best time to sell. Suggest placing a classified ad on this site, and on local Craig's List, with detailed info. on what systems work and which don't, tire condition, appliances, etc.. If your price is realistic for what you have, NOW is the best time to sell as-is (pricing is not my area of expertise).
Ditto to bud/paiceman's recommendation of Carl and Alex near Pittsburgh. Patrick Botticelli at Colonial would be a good person to talk to also IMO for guidance.
Unlikely that repairing to sell is your best route home . . . IMO . . .
Good luck,
Peter
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04-03-2016, 01:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB International
Farmville
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kaa4111
I think I need more of the diamond plate sided variety!
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Or take driving lessons. 😜
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04-03-2016, 02:03 PM
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Rivet Master 
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 959
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I agree on selling as is. The damage, at least most of it, is superficial...just beauty marks, although sizable enough to make this trailer really pretty!
Superficial dents in the banana wraps and skin do not make the trailer unusable, just a little bit harder on the eyes.
All that said, it is still a nice looking trailer and would make a nice rig for the right person who is handy enough to fix some of the blemishes.
Use it or sell it...
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04-03-2016, 02:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
, Michigan & Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 222
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SO Sorry!!!
I truly know how you feel! What will your insurance cover? I've seen some extraordinary repairs done at the factory and it just depends on its final usage for you or next owner. If you are DONE with the AS, someone else MAY see it as a opportunity to get a AS and project. A dealer hoping to sell you another newer model - MAY - give you a clue to its real "worth" as a trade-in. You then can figure if it's with saleing or junking. Leaving it as is will lead to other issues; the main one being water and pests. Someone may see it of restoration value OR as a doner of parts. As others have offered, there are shops that can do the work - it's just how attached you are to beauty intersecting with your finances.
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