[VAC] Argosy Restoration.

["Jamie Swallow" <jamieswallow@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello!

My name is Jamie, and I've been lurking on this site for about a month now. 
I've been picking up very useful bits of information regarding vintage 
restorations, which is good, because that's what I'm doing!  I currently own 
a 1978 24' Argosy, which I have just taken my last trip in; I bought it 4 
years ago, and it was in very bad shape.  I got the interior back to almost 
new condition, but I recently discovered that the frame is totally rusted 
out, and not worth repairing.

So, I bought a 1976 28' Argosy shell, and I am just starting a complete
restoration on it.  I bought it from a local RV dealer, (I know the
manager), and according to him, they have been the sole owner since early 
1977.  It was special ordered as an office, and as such, it only has a few 
cabinets in it, and was never equipped with 12V, plumbing, propane, ect.  I 
plan on taking the shell off the frame, making some minor repairs to it, 
replace some outriggers, and repaint and insulate it, and put the shell back 
on.  Once that's done, I will replace the floor, start rebuilding the 
interior and run all new wires, ect.  That's where my "retired" 24' comes 
in...I'm using that as a donor unit.  I'll be taking everything from the 
appliances and cabinets, right down to the window locks.  I feel kind of bad 
for "gutting" my Argosy, but it's served me well the last 4 years, and I 
will be transplanting the interior, (for the most part), so she will live
on.

Enough rambling.  My questions are these:  Has anyone seen Argosy's with the 
door more toward the center of the trailer?  It is located just forward of 
the wheel well, instead of it's "normal" position.  And 2...I'll be selling 
the complete awning from my 24' Argosy, as well as some/most of the windows. 
Any idea on what they might be worth?  (I realize price can be subjective).

If anyone has any advice, or comments, I would appreciate hearing them.

Thanks,

Jamie Swallow
1978 24' Argosy
1976 28' Argosy

www.angelfire.com/ns2/argosy