1977 Argosy
Hi slow-canoe, the Argosy is as you say a paint Airstream, the workmanship and quaility and materials were all top shelf, the resale is generally very good. As with buying any rv check it over very close several times, I don't know about the MH's but the trailers can and do rot out in the floor and I have first hand experience that its not and easy job to repair but it can be done.I kind of like the looks of Airstreams you will find that cabinet storage is limited because of the rounded shape of the coach, which of course hepl when going down the road. There are lots and lots of parts available for older Airstreams and of course the appliances or all standard off the shelf items. As for repowering it with the 6.9 diesel forget it it will cost way too much, you'll end up with a job that will take much time and energy and the 454 Chevy will round rings around the 6.9 when it comes to power. I've had a couple of F-250's with the 6.9 in them, its a good engine but a 460 or a 454 has more power and is as good or better in the MH. Good luck with the search, as for the weights I don't know but I'll see if I can locate a link to Airstreams for you.
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Heres a couple of AS links
http://www.calldon.com/air.htm
http://www.airstream.net
http://www.vintage-vacations.com
Also besure to check out all the appliances as they are expensive to replace.
