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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-03-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 513
Posted By tarnished
1979 Airstream Argosy Minuet 7.3m - Virginia

Title: 1979 Airstream Argosy Minuet 7.3m - Virginia
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

FOR SALE. $13,000.00

1979 Airstream Argosy Minuet 7.3M. Very good to excellent...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-18-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,065
Posted By tarnished
Cabs

I also own a 7.3. Here are a couple of photos of cherry cabs I built and installed. The panel in the fridge is maple to help keep it light and airy. It isn't difficult but keeping the wt down was my...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-15-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By tarnished
Replace carefree awning

4 yrs ago I was directed to excellent instructions to replace my awning. Need to replace it again. I sorta remember but if someone knows where they are I'd like to read them again. Spent the last 2...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-02-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,468
Posted By tarnished
My 79 7.3 has the grey tank below the floor. The...

My 79 7.3 has the grey tank below the floor. The shower drains into it.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-28-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 85,978
Posted By tarnished
I painted her last spring. Now think the lower...

I painted her last spring. Now think the lower portion should be a darker color. Perhaps sand, or darker.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-07-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,178
Posted By tarnished
Haven't resolve it yet. Have looked at a few...

Haven't resolve it yet. Have looked at a few alternatives but none fit without alteration. I will probably have one made eventually. Let me know if you find something. Or possibly get a design and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-25-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By tarnished
Thanks guys I'll try don mar on my way first. ...

Thanks guys I'll try don mar on my way first.
Paul
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-24-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By tarnished
Hinge help

Hi,
I'm ready to leave for Fla tomorrow and the pin in the upper left main door hinge has given it up. Does anyone have an upper left door hinge for a '79
Minuet 7.3?? Anywhere between Norfolk...
Forum: On The Road... 01-22-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,440
Posted By tarnished
On the east coast there are many state parks that...

On the east coast there are many state parks that have golf courses. Ga. Has 6 I believe. There is a good one in Chattanooga, Tn also.
Forum: Tires 10-10-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 19,865
Posted By tarnished
I had a Kumho tire failure after 3500 miles on a...

I had a Kumho tire failure after 3500 miles on a Casita a couple of years
ago. I bought an Argosy 7.3 Minuet that came with GYMs and have put
9000 miles on them in the last 18 mos. Still look...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-04-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By tarnished
On my 79 Argosy the relief valve is located on...

On my 79 Argosy the relief valve is located on the street side rear at the bottom of a closet. It's going to be close to the water inlet. Mine is almost impossible to reach.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-14-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,387
Posted By tarnished
OK rhis is a bit of a rant. WHY, if you own an...

OK rhis is a bit of a rant. WHY, if you own an Argosy would you want to make it look like a "real" airstream? Argosys' are unique. Lets preserve them. Not try to change them into something they...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-08-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By tarnished
Just saw the other thread sorry for the repeat

Just saw the other thread sorry for the repeat
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-08-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By tarnished
Bike racks

Has anyone installed a bike rack on the back of an Argo or Minuet? I believe reading once that it is a no no.
Yesterday while going through some of the old manuals that came with my Minuet I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-08-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,704
Posted By tarnished
Don't bring more then one open bottle of booze. ...

Don't bring more then one open bottle of booze. I had 2 new and had to pay an additional 78 bucks for the 2 and 3 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of beer.
Didn't know a 69 yr old was a menace. Took...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-08-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,391
Posted By tarnished
I've got a '78 argosy. All the labor was done by...

I've got a '78 argosy. All the labor was done by myself.
2 axles with everything but tires. 1545.00
New water heater and plumbing parts. 395.00
New 3 ft ref and plumbing (gas)...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-06-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 59,770
Posted By tarnished
1978 Minuet 7.3. Purchased Nov 1978 from Kolby...

1978 Minuet 7.3. Purchased Nov 1978 from Kolby Trailer Sales Warren, Michigan.
VIN 24D9V6089
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 09-05-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,925
Posted By tarnished
The glue and re screw method may be compatible...

The glue and re screw method may be compatible but what glue are you going to use? Can a short length of the pipe be easily replaced? Or any length required with the use of quick connects?
Paul
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-04-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
Posted By tarnished
I don't know but think the 7.3 meter is the most...

I don't know but think the 7.3 meter is the most rare. Just guessing.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-26-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,156
Posted By tarnished
Drive a few miles and check it out. If ok hit...

Drive a few miles and check it out. If ok hit the interstate. If ok keep going and don't look back!
Paul
Forum: Tires 08-14-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 25,835
Posted By tarnished
After lots of experimentation I fill my Carlisles...

After lots of experimentation I fill my Carlisles to 39#. Gives me the smoothest ride. Max tire pressure is for MAX Load which I don't come near to.
Paul
Forum: On The Road... 08-06-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,996
Posted By tarnished
Crossed a couple of days ago from Calais to St...

Crossed a couple of days ago from Calais to St Stephens.
Do not bring firearms or booze! No firearms but a friend asked me to stop
In NH and get some scotch and Beefeaters for him. Sure no...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-05-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Mpg
Views: 1,267
Posted By tarnished
Have used e-zero beginning yesterday and through...

Have used e-zero beginning yesterday and through arrival at Bayside on PEI
Have averaged 15.8mpg in mixed but 65% hywy driving. Kinda helps to
ease the 5.20 / adjusted gallon.
Paul
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-04-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 10
Mpg
Views: 1,267
Posted By tarnished
I've been using 10%. Cruising speed is usually...

I've been using 10%. Cruising speed is usually between 55 & 60.
Paul
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-02-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 689
Posted By tarnished
Down east

Stopped this evening at the Sunset Point Campground a few miles from Harrington, Me. What a great place. Terrific owners. And, and for the princely sum of $9.00 a cooked soft shell lobster on a...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-01-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Mpg
Views: 1,267
Posted By tarnished
Mpg

Hi all,
Finally got away Tues morn on my way to PEI. I always keep track of mileage and this trip has confirmed data from the past. Whan traveling highways or interstates buying the mid grade pays...
Forum: Tires 07-28-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,207
Posted By tarnished
A few yrs ago I had a Casita. Read the forums...

A few yrs ago I had a Casita. Read the forums and bought Kumo radials the only radial that fit the rim (2009). 4000 miles to the first blowout. Would the st have blown?? Who knows. Drive...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 07-19-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,044
Posted By tarnished
Looks like hickory. Remove a door and take it to...

Looks like hickory. Remove a door and take it to a local cabinet maker.
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By tarnished
Thanks Crunch27, I love to play links courses ...

Thanks Crunch27, I love to play links courses
Paul
Forum: On The Road... 07-10-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By tarnished
You beat me to it Bob. I'm heading to PEI at the...

You beat me to it Bob. I'm heading to PEI at the end of the month . Spending August there and NV. I'm interested in places to stay in ME, golf courses prov parks and POI's.
Good luck
Paul
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-29-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,178
Posted By tarnished
Tank rack

I'm eliminating the duel tanks on my Argosy and replacing them with a single 7 gal aluminum tank. Does anyone know of a stock secure bracket or do I have to have one made?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-28-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,513
Posted By tarnished
I've removed the furnace, rebuilt the cabinet and...

I've removed the furnace, rebuilt the cabinet and now have lots of usable storage space. A small elec heater works just fine. On really cold nights on goes the Big
Buddy to take the chill off. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-26-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,929
Posted By tarnished
The three "outstanding" features on my Argosy...

The three "outstanding" features on my Argosy when purchased:
1. The original carpet from'79 apparently never ever cleaned, disgusting,
Tore it out on the way home from TX
2. Original...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-23-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,059
Posted By tarnished
I use a 6 cyl 4 runner to tow an Argosy that...

I use a 6 cyl 4 runner to tow an Argosy that weighs in at 3800.
I've towed over mtn's and on flats up to 70 mph without any problems at all.
Only a sway control is used not an equalizer hitch and...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-10-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,536
Posted By tarnished
The pics referred to above: 187856 ...

The pics referred to above:

187856

187857

187858

187859
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-10-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,536
Posted By tarnished
Earlier today I just completed the job in...

Earlier today I just completed the job in question. There were only 2 rivets
Holding the panel in place. The toilet did not have to be removed. I'll take a couple of pics for you this afternoon...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-07-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By tarnished
Removed the cabs on the curb side (new ones under...

Removed the cabs on the curb side (new ones under const) then cut the floor up from the door to the bulkhead which is about 14" aft of the front of the wheel well. There is a definite hump in the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-05-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Posted By tarnished
What you are looking for depends a lot on how...

What you are looking for depends a lot on how much time, effort and cash you want to invest. A unit that old will probably require new axles brakes etc. How are the tires? Are the systems working...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-04-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 90,660
Posted By tarnished
2008 Toyota 4Runner V6 1979 7.3 Minuet

2008 Toyota 4Runner V6
1979 7.3 Minuet
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-23-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By tarnished
Framing

Im rebuilding the cabs in the main cab of my 7.3 minuet. There seems to be a small "hump" in the floor over the main frame running fore and aft parallel to the wheel well cover. THe axels were...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-10-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,145
Posted By tarnished
salvage parts for sale??

My '79 Minuet 7.3 is getting a new cabinet for the sink and stove. The cabinet removed is in good condition, original, and the tambour also is in excellent condition. Comes with the original ctr...
Forum: Axles 04-01-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,653
Posted By tarnished
The axles are supposed to have a bend. If they...

The axles are supposed to have a bend. If they are the original axles they are shot. A new axle is reasonable and comes with new brakes, drums, bearings and everything. Takes less then a Sat for...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-28-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,890
Posted By tarnished
I've been using the Lexal and am satisfied. It's...

I've been using the Lexal and am satisfied. It's available at my local hardware store.
Paul
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-24-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,752
Posted By tarnished
All of the above info is good, or most of it. ...

All of the above info is good, or most of it. I'm not about to disparage anyone who has experienced success with a particular product or technique.
I built and varnished about a million sq ft of...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 03-24-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By tarnished
Any decent cabinet shop should be able to make...

Any decent cabinet shop should be able to make replacement doors for you.
I own a custom shop and would be able to do it but I'm in Va.
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-12-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,831
Posted By tarnished
OK Jammer, sounds good thanks for the info. Paul

OK Jammer, sounds good thanks for the info.
Paul
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-12-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 36,080
Posted By tarnished
Have 11k in my 79 minuet 7.3. Not including...

Have 11k in my 79 minuet 7.3. Not including labor. All new systems, elec, upgraded plumbing, repaired belly pan, home made window shields, battery axles etc etc etc. back from Fl now and getting...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-12-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,831
Posted By tarnished
I didn't know awlgrip was brushable. Did west...

I didn't know awlgrip was brushable. Did west tell you that or a boat painter?
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-11-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,665
Posted By tarnished
We use the small weber. Always works well.

We use the small weber. Always works well.
Forum: Community Polls 03-07-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 57,213
Posted By tarnished
Just completed a 4k trip south and back. TV is...

Just completed a 4k trip south and back. TV is 6cyl 4 runner. Usual tow speed is 55 to 65. MPG is 12.2 except in colder climes when it goes to 11 mpg. Never seem to notice a difference into or...
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