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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By Chopper
Bhayden, I was told that the little crystal light...

Bhayden, I was told that the little crystal light thingy was used to check to polarity of the electrical hookup. If that makes sense. I don't know other than that, but you might post the question...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Long Winter Over, now to survey the damage

Hi All,

Well...it's almost May and spring has finally arrived in Alberta, or shall I say that the snow has finally stopped (had a dump last week tho).

With all the snow, the winter storage...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 11-22-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,665
Posted By Chopper
Back on line

Sorry all,

Computer bugs and cold snow hit Canada. Argy project is waiting for the heated shed to become available in Jan. Just got in the Lexan with a super hard scratch guard cut to fit. I'm...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-05-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Aircraft Supplies!

Great idea. We have a local city airport where they have a lot of private planes. I'll ask around there! Great tip!

Cheers!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-04-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Retired? I wish!

Well, I admit that I have to fill my time when I'm at the staging yard 'cause I'm either on my way home after work, or I'm sneaking an hour or two between the kid's karate classes and housework.
...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-04-2006, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,989
Posted By Chopper
Thanks!

My new configuration is a queen bed across the very back, with the water tank (full or not) across the forward edge under the bed. So it'll be centered over the middle. The black tank is on the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-02-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,874
Posted By Chopper
Rope trick

Good one, I'll try the rope trick. But for me, if I start off with the trailer curved towards the driver side (that is, not straight behind, but swung to the driver side), then I can lean out the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-02-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,711
Posted By Chopper
Hosing versus Holes

Yes, I would have liked to have used the chemical strip option, but the Argy was/still is full of holes; the skirt cauling is all but gone, I've removed one wrap window, the two vents on the roof,...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-02-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,711
Posted By Chopper
Countdown to Launch (9 months)

Yup, it's my baby alright, 'cause I've got 9 months to get it cooked up and ready to roll for our trip next summer 2006!

My goal is to get the interior layout the way I want and make it new and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-02-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,665
Posted By Chopper
Sorry the fridge and stove are gone

Hi,

The fridge and stove are gone to Funchucky1. I've got them back in the garage to hook up and test this weekend.

Sorry!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-02-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,665
Posted By Chopper
Water Tank spoken for

Amazingly, someone local wants the water tank, so it's gone. Everything else is getting the hidy ho in a couple of days.

Cheers!
Forum: Axles 10-02-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,551
Posted By Chopper
Clear view of the Suspension

Hi all,

With my Argy up on ramps, I got a good look at the suspension and it looks to be at 0 degrees. But that's with the Argy completely empty. I'll see what happens after the rebuild!:huh:
...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-02-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Chopper
Dropping the Grey Tank

Hi all,

I've propped the Argy up on a steel ramp under each side, so the wheels are about 8 inches off the ground and there's lots of clearance to work under the frame at the back end.
...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-02-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,711
Posted By Chopper
Soda Blasting Results

Ok, here's the scoop from the actual soda blasting test on the Argy this past Saturday:
1. soda blasting for 5 hours cost CAN$1400,
2. everything that was heavy gauge or thick cleaned really nicely...
Forum: Axles 09-26-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Seriously

The weight of all the material I removed from the interior of the Argy (the original cabinets/walls/gaucho) is surprisingly light. I've filled a utility trailer full with the panels and it's a big...
Forum: Axles 09-26-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Hear hear

The reason my TV is a Diesel Ram is that my "lightweight" fiberglass Boler killed our original family van, a '95 Windstar, and went to work on the transmission of the replacement vehicle, a '99...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-26-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,711
Posted By Chopper
Soda Blasting Test

Hi all,

Well, as it happens a soda blaster is coming over on the weekend to blast the A-frame tongue for me.

After the tongue, I will ask him to test out a bit on the body too...especially...
Forum: Axles 09-26-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Person Weights as a Measure

LOL, my rebuild buddy just said the same thing...he said the water tank full was just the equivallent of "two big dudes" or "TBD's")...we've been using that measure while we deconstruct...as in "3...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-25-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,966
Posted By Chopper
Torn between Champange vs Original Beige!

Well,

Before winter sets in up here in Canada (Alberta no less) I'm setting about repainting the exterior of my Argy. Another buddy (we can all use buddies, eh?) is a painter and is going to...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-25-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,744
Posted By Chopper
Aluminum all right

Thanks,

The propane shop that will change the valves with OPD valves confirmed too that they are about $250 a pop.

But I'll strip them of the house paint that they're covered in!

Cheers!
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-25-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,554
Posted By Chopper
That would explain all the rivets directly in it

Thanks for the glimpse under the skin. That would explain all those rivets in there holding things in place on the interior skin (like the interior divider walls with curved channels). I thought it...
Forum: Axles 09-25-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Plan B

Thanks Andy!

Plan B it is then!

The yard where I'm doing a lot of the work right now is a storage area for heavy construction equipment. I'll use one of those heavy steel plates (that they...
Forum: Axles 09-25-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Checking the balance

I'm going to keep an eye on the left/right weight balance as I rebuild. And here's how I propose to do it:

1. get a long I-Beam and put it under the Argy at the center of the axles (long enough...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-25-2006, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By Chopper
Gotcha

I'm off to the RV supply store with a long shopping list. One of the itmes I'm getting is a new 7-pin male connector so I'll have fun updating that portion on the Argy and then checking the integrity...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-25-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,809
Posted By Chopper
Thanks Boatdoc

I've decided to run with the "direct ground" method of running a ground to each of the lights and fixtures then taking all the grounds back to the 7-pin and on to the tow vehicle. Because I'm doing a...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-25-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Chopper
Grey Tank

Ok, I've crawled under there and bad news...the rear belly pan is totally ripped off from the axles back. The good news is that it's exposed what looks like a galvanized steel pan, which I believe...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-24-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,964
Posted By Chopper
It'll fit

Hi,

Yes, the interior length of the Argy is 22'...so there's lots of room to play with. So the mattresses will fit, but the full mockup will tell if the new design layout will work ok.

The...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-24-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,964
Posted By Chopper
Full Size Queen Bed...

Hi all,

My rebuild design is now for a full size queen along the back with the corners of the Argy squared up with shelves like the ledges for the old gaucho up front.

Full size twin...
Forum: Axles 09-23-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Thanks for the input

My original idea was to line up all three tanks between the wheels above the axle above the floor and under a second floor that goes above the wheel wells. However, when I mocked up the second floor,...
Forum: Axles 09-23-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,606
Posted By Chopper
Trailer heavy on one side!

Has anyone experienced their airstream leaning on one side because of uneven side-to-side loading?

My rebuild design puts both the black tank and the water tank on the streetside and I'm...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-23-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,554
Posted By Chopper
Vinyl Clad Aluminum?!

Is that same in my '74 Argosy too?! I haven't peeled it back yet, but I had thought for the last two weeks that it was just vinyl. Can someone set me straight 'cause I'm about to clean it off this...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-23-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Gas Regulator Connection needs Teflon tape?

I've taken the Propane Tanks to a local propane shop that can replace the old valves for OPD (Overfill Protection Device) valves. They need to flare off the propane inside though, a bit of a waste,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-22-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,786
Posted By Chopper
Thanks!

Boatdoc,

I'll email you from the office. Thanks! Also, thanks to Bob for a fax of the electrical layout! Between the two, I should be able to redo the system!

I spent (too much) time at Home...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-22-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By Chopper
Thumbs up!

Thanks for the support. The more I get "under its skin" the more I'm finding to repair. I got some flak for gutting the interior because it "looked good", but now that the interior is empty, I see...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-21-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Plexiglass is Out Anyways

Well, at least this Argy is long enough that when I'm stumped with one area, I just move off somewhere else and deal with another issue for a while.

Well, removing the window was easier than I...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-21-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Hot Water Tank sat on a Mushy Floor!

Well, what to do, the floor under the hot water tank is quite a mess!

I've heard that I can seal damaged floors with some kind of marine epoxy. I'll do a "search" for that I think.:huh:
...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-21-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By Chopper
And the hole that the window was in

Well, looking at the streetside curved window body hole...there was some epic battle earlier...it's dented up and scratch, and a lot of the rivets weren't even reaching the frame inside. Plus the...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-21-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By Chopper
Close ups of the gunk in the remaining window

The stuff that kept the original window in place seems to be of a whiter material, but it's all mossy now, which is why I want to clean it out.

Ugh!:neutral:
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-21-2006, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By Chopper
Here's some pictures of the window out

Here's some shots of the window coming out.

It was far different from what I imagined. I thought that there was an outer frame, then some caulking to the glass, then the glass, then caulking to...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-21-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By Chopper
Pictures of Removing a Curved Argosy Window

Hi all,

I've taken out my Argosy fogged streetside curved window (I've been calling it the wing window, but I think that may be an Airstream term, judging by the posts I've been "searching"...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-21-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,754
Posted By Chopper
Hi,

Balrgn,

Since I contacted you about the Argy you're parting out (I asked about buying the shell) I found my Argy in a lot less than half an hour away. But FYI I got a couple of freight rail...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-21-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,786
Posted By Chopper
Oh, the SHELL is used for the ground! Gotcha

That makes sense to use the shell I guess. But I still intend to rewire using a two-strand with a direct ground (and I'll solder and heat shrink the connections, thanks).

I see that what I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-20-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By Chopper
I'll have a look

I'll look again later, but from what I recall, there's nothing up front. Does it come through as a thick cable or individual colored wires?

Thanks!
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-20-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,754
Posted By Chopper
Replacing the curved windows in the Argy

Hi all,

Is the following the correct understanding of replacing the curved front window in my Argy?

1. remove all those rivets off the frame,
2. take off the frame,
3. take out the window...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-20-2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By Chopper
Oh where oh where does the 7pin go?

Hi all,

My 7pin connector cable snakes into the A-frame, then probably pops up near the converter and battery at the back, but can you tell me how it gets back there under the floor? Is it...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-20-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,744
Posted By Chopper
Tanks a Lot!

(there's a plastic tank manufacturer up here named "Tanks a Lot")

Anyways, I didn't know that aluminum ones were so pricey. Thanks for the tip on just getting the OPD valves! I'll do that soon....
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-20-2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,090
Posted By Chopper
Rub rail is now off

Well, here it is without the lower rub rail. Boy, it was pretty cruddy underneath it! I wonder how I should seal the skirt onto the body?

Cheers!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-20-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,665
Posted By Chopper
Rub Rail

Hi all,

Ok, the lower rub rail is off (as is the belt rail). If you want it...well, it's up here in Edmonton, and it's rather long and awkward, but it is off a '74Argy26.

I don't know if...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-19-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Chopper
New Design for Grey tank location

Hi Canoestream!

Thanks for all your advice!

My current concept is that everything to the back, including the wheelwell area, has a raised floor built above the wheelwell height. Yes, it will...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-19-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Chopper
5 ~ 7 gallons?

Wow, pretty small tank...I bet one bath and it'll be full...of course, I'm also reading on the grey-tank-less design airstreams and how a tote-along is necessary.

I'm thinking that my rebuild...
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