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03-24-2008, 09:45 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 Argosy 24
Santa Clarita
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Will the 3-piece rock guard from an 83 Excella Fit My 76 Arogsy?
Have a chance to buy a second-hand set and would like to put it on my Argosy. Thanks in advance for your input. 
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03-24-2008, 10:20 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 25' International CCD
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Simi Valley
, California
Join Date: Dec 2005
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03-24-2008, 10:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
Santa Clarita
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Will the 3-piece rock guard from an 83 Excella Fit My 76 Arogsy?
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03-24-2008, 10:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Simi Valley
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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03-25-2008, 05:40 AM
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The front and wing windows are the same size, and the trailer is the same width. The limiting factor is the scare light, if it clears the rock guard, it will fit. Janet on the forums installed one on her Argosy with no problems, though hers is a Minuet, so the center piece had to be slimmed down. You would not have to do this on yours.
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03-25-2008, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
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Okay -- from a member's photo gallery here is a photo of an '83 Excella. That's a full wide wing window and looks to be exactly the same as an Argosy.
Janet's thread is at http://www.airforums.com/forums/f227...uet-18243.html. I followed their thread and installed a new one on my Argosy. Take note that their Minuet is 6" narrower than an Argosy, so there are steps about taking the middle window apart and narrowing it -- ignore those. A word of advice -- don't install the first wing window rockguard and expect the middle guard section to fit just right. Get a helper and position both before you drill holes for the first.
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03-27-2008, 12:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1976 24' Argosy 24
1999 30' Excella 1000
White Haven
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Originally Posted by Kevbo10
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Kevbo, Please make every effort to keep replies to a reasonable length.  Care to elaborate a bit on that reply? George
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05-16-2008, 08:28 AM
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1973 27' Overlander
East Haven
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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The Airstream Dealer just (really, I just took the photo with my phone) finished installing the guards/shades on my 74 Argosy. It was a standard guard to my knowledge. Here's a pic:
I should mention that I have the old guard that only protected the middle window. It is still in good shape. I have no idea what it's worth. I do not have the measurements right now but if you want it pm me an offer. Shipping will be REALLY high I bet, so local might be best. I live in CT.
Heres: a pic
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05-16-2008, 08:40 AM
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1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Originally Posted by thatismytruc
The Airstream Dealer just (really, I just took the photo with my phone) finished installing the guards/shades on my 74 Argosy. It was a standard guard to my knowledge. Here's a pic:
I should mention that I have the old guard that only protected the middle window. It is still in good shape. I have no idea what it's worth. I do not have the measurements right now but if you want it pm me an offer. Shipping will be REALLY high I bet, so local might be best. I live in CT.
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Which dealer did the install? If you don't mind my asking, what did the whole job set you back?
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05-16-2008, 08:45 AM
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Usually Sleepy
1973 27' Overlander
East Haven
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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I don't have the final bill yet. Parts - approx. $800. Valenti RV Legends in Waterbury, CT. They are performing a couple of other jobs for me, general go over and replacing the patio awning fabric. When I get it home I'll be doing something about the refrigerator.
Bob, these would look so so sweet on you newly painted Argosy.
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05-16-2008, 08:56 AM
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1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Originally Posted by thatismytruc
I don't have the final bill yet. Parts - approx. $800. Valenti RV Legends in Waterbury, CT. They are performing a couple of other jobs for me, general go over and replacing the patio awning fabric. When I get it home I'll be doing something about the refrigerator.
Bob, these would look so so sweet on you newly painted Argosy.
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I was thinking the same thing...
$800 for the parts isn't bad considering what replacement glass costs (and it isn't available clear anymore). The owners of a local RV shop have a '76 28 foot Arg with the wrap arounds front and back. They are located across the street from a golf course. Yep, you guessed what's comin' - they took a golf ball through the RS rear curved window... OUCH!
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05-16-2008, 11:33 AM
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Bob, if you get back this way with Old Rivets, I can help you with the install, you just have to buy the adult beverages upon completion.  It'll probably take all of a couple hours.
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05-16-2008, 08:57 PM
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1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Originally Posted by overlander63
Bob, if you get back this way with Old Rivets, I can help you with the install, you just have to buy the adult beverages upon completion. It'll probably take all of a couple hours. |
I just might take you up on that!
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