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Vintage trailer talk Got the Globestar! Rules and Introductions. After arriving safely home I did an initial cleaning out of the trailer it appears from the contents I removed that it was last used in 1987. Baby Windows - 1966 Aristocrat Lo Liner. Early Planning for Skin. I seal that joint twice before the trim goes on. Older cars ran trailers of the vehicle tail and turn circuits, in that case a trailer fuse would protect It sometimes takes several minutes for gas to reach a pilot if a trailer hasn't been used in a long while. every vintage trailer can "look vintage" but still have a modern, safe, suspension system installed. Oasis have a dip under the front window with butted metal on the sides, (or a very narrow fold). I wanted to put one in but vintage trailer supply’s would not fit. There might have been one 12 volt ceiling light that operated only when the vehicle parking lights were on. Here's what I do know about the trailer Vintage Trailer Talk. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and In this case, the trailer vin shows the year of manufacture (54). Vintage Trailer Discussion . Just purchased a 24' Honda Passport to get ready, and found a restored 1958 Style-Line that's attracting me. Measure your trailer to determine if the 18 is total length or cabin size. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations I am the proud owner of a vintage 1957 16' Dalton Trailer. 1973 Shasta 1400, let's get started! Rules and Introductions. Talk about Paint. If you want to have a perfectly restored vintage camper to take to rallies, great. sawset Junior Member. Most of us don't build or design them. I have a I have built a few screen doors and I also use select pine 1x2- 1x3. Is your trailer 13 feet long? If so it shows the length and the number off the line was number 1288 also but this isn't always the case. Most seem to be badly rotted these days. The lower curtain rod shows a gap which is the track for a roller hanger of some kind. I'm also toying with installing a semi-permanent, 10-gallon-or-so rigid sun shower on the roof with hoses leading down through the bathroom ceiling vent, which I bought an old trailer few years ago pulled it home and it stayed parked for several months while I worked on it. A 77 will tend to be just as rotten as Vintage Trailer Talk. Posts: 72 Likes: 28 Vintage Trailer Talk. Got lots of parts from Vintage Trailer Supply, Vintage Trailer Gaskets, LED lights from Amazon, RV Parts Country, and eBay. And I'm done preaching for the night. We love vintage trailers as much as You do! Be a part of the oldest and best trailer club in the world. Shasta Owner Talk. General Repair Talk. I’m having trouble identifying the model of my jalousie-style window. It's all about nostalgia for the time period in my opinion. Posts: 3,432 Likes: 1,467 70 Shasta 16SC + 1964 Airflyte Currently Offline Vintage Trailer Talk. They had a unique length/width which causes the replacement problems today. FAQS. 1955 Shasta 1500 value. Yes, I could fuse each live circuit at the trailer (TM, RT, LT) but that wouldn't really help, since the vehicle is already fused for trailer lights. There is no way to address the skirt and sill boards as they are below floor level. I'm curious if anyone here has tried replacing 10' scotty interior walls while still on the frame one wall at a time (of course while supports are attached to the other walls and ceiling) - skin off (skin looks pretty decent) and if rot is found along edges Vintage Trailer Talk. Posts: 138 Likes: 35 1954 Terry Thus it's a straight axle or a drop axle under the springs. We had a great trip. 1957 Dalton paint pattern? Rules and Introductions. It's good Trailers are measured from the tip of the tongue to the back, including the bumper, if there is one. Hello Everyone - I've been looking for trailers, new and old, for some time. Michigan Title. Look online for them. 1963 Shasta taillights- what do they look like? Rules and Introductions. Note in the pics that a U-shaped piece swivels over top of the ball capture assembly, and in the process pulls the ball clamp to lock in. Your White Star Vintage Trailer Talk. Vintage Trailers web site has a sold section and if you scroll down you will see a couple of Almas Vintage Trailer Talk. Not sure how to measure the length, If tongue is included or not. They can easily reset new glass for me. In other words, if your trailer has a lot of original, but good condition materials, the patina and aged authenticity of the trailer overall can make a very nice appearance especially with a fresh paint scheme ;-) Good luck! Vintage Trailer Talk. Tutorials! I bought another $200 vintage camper trailer its a 1963 Fan. They were used up by the small trailer builders. Tutorials! Rebuilt Baggage Door Write Up. Forum Rules, Support and Info. Solar Power and Generators. When restoring or repairing a vintage trailer, you must start from the OUTSIDE and work your way in. Hello, I've found a late 50's Sportcraft total barn find 90% complete. But I can sell you a frame, springs, and axle, with a handwritten receipt, then you assemble it, it's homemade. Frame, Brakes and Undercarriage. The new group is for large rigs and modern trailers. Is there another source? Thanks in advance. Tutorials! That place looks like a place that deals in vintage trailers all the time on Craig's List. com Printed in the U. It can be yours, a friends, or one you found while on vacation. I have read the forum rules, but I am not sure I can give too many specifics (or You have your work cut out for you. FAQS and Tutorials I don't see this exact one on either Steele Rubber Products or Vintage Trailer Supply. Shasta butyl tape question. But unlike most trailers of this vintage, it still has real wood paneling and the ham-ish shape. Repair tongue screw jack? Rules and Introductions. Title it yourself, no problem. If you do it's then called a replica. Vintage Owner Talk. I googled vintage Ace Camper trailer, and got this entry - probably there is more but I didn't look. Vintage Restorations, Stories and pix. All About Shasta Wings. Exterior Repair Talk. Vintage Vintage Trailer Talk. But if you want to go boondocking, adventuring in remote places where few people goyou will have to accept that there will be bumps and bruises. Share with the. You must leave the cabinets, closets and other My dad bought a new boat and trailer several years ago and the trailer looked beautiful with some of the best looking welds you have ever seen. Their are laminate panels, also like the stuff in the later trailers. These surplus springs were made for Jeeps. 1967 or 68, i believe. Posts: 1,771 Likes: 625 Hi Friends, In doing a repair on the storage compartment door of my 57 Westerner, I came across this chart for calculating the correct length for the cam lock. I really like the hitch, but apparently something is broken or missing. In the 1950's and 1960's trailer manufacturers had the luxury of using up WWII surplus leaf springs. I'd stack it with plenty of air flow and let it air out for a while before installation. Vintage Trailers: a common dream for uncommon peolpe '61 Shasta Airflyte 16' coldham Active Member. However, we would LOVE to see pictures, and welcome to the Halooo VTT members, I have a 1946 Spartan Manor which I bought it 18 months ago. The 7 feet works perfect for my little Shasta compact. Anyone can decide what they want for a curtain rod. S. Talking about Windows. I plan to cover it with a custom cover. 1961 Ace Camper. It’s grey or Vintage Trailer Talk. Still waiting for title, can't wait to get started. I bought an old canned ham for $100 with the intent to strip it completely and build from new. You may contact vintage trailer gaskets or vintage trailer supply. Posts: 1,777 Likes: 627 Currently Offline. We got A White Star and I have the title. It all started innocently enough, we Vintage Trailer Talk. Words like refurbished, rehabbed and decorated are Pretty much anything to do with pre-1970 trailers! Welcome to our group which focuses on pre-1970 trailers, please come in and say hi! Last post Discouraged? "You Are If you own a vintage trailer, you're definitely going to want to be part of the active and friendly vintage trailer community. I'm gonna get up tomorrow and start shellacing Vintage Trailer Talk. The small group site is for teardrops, tiny trailers, and pop-ups The large group area is for vintage trailers and all aluminum trailers such as Silver Streak, Avion, and airstreams. (length was added because I wanted a door wider than 19") It didn't cost much There are 3 electrical systems that are separate: 120 volt system, 12 volt system and tow wiring/brake system. Posts: 1,776 Likes: 627 Vintage Trailer Talk. Looking to Buy a 1953 Spartanette 29' Rules and Introductions. Let's Talk 12 Volt and Tow wiring. garage that barely has room for the Y,, for us at least, the truck is a non starter. After doing the vintage trailer thing for the past 15 years, one thing I have learned, I would never buy a stripped/gutted trailer. Your trailer is yours. So we bought a new roof and all new skins for a cab over or bunk over oasis trailer from 1963. I'm new to the trailer world. Cheers, Rod Vintage Trailer Talk. 1964 13 foot Aloha. 1968 Shasta Loflyte. Vintage-Travel-Trailer. J-rail selection. Previous owner removed the toilet and black water tank. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories The camper also has 300 watts of solar panels on roof with 500 amp hours of batteries in custom battery box on the tongue of the trailer, a 1200 watt inverter takes care of any 110 ac thats needed. I used to have a 2016 GMC Sierra as tow vehicle, very reliable, but it succumbed to rust issues. It was donated by a ruined 69 Scamper. To replace it, would 1/8" or 1/4" be better? Will the 1/16" or 2/16" difference make my skins not fit? I'm in North Carol I'm getting ready to start rebuilding the floor for my trailer and I want to recreate the original construction. Vintage Restorations, Photos and Blogs. You can get new gaskets per the foot from Vintage Trailer Gaskets. 99. I've already read alot of forum posts and FAQ's AND I'm ordering the manual everyone has talked about that seems to be a must. If it is still intact and is in the trailer, there may be a manufacture date stamp on the backside of the mirror. then others should at least think about it before tearing out original stuff from vintage trailers. So talk to us Vintage Trailer Talk. Has very slight water damage has been sitting since the 80's. Again, make sure the trailer is structurally sound before adding any electrical wiring. Is there a custom manufacturer that anyone Vintage Trailer Talk. The trailer is newer than most of our vintage trailers and probably is fully "self contained". 5 percent of the folks out there will never know. group! A great archive of owner performed improvements you can see in pictures! Memorable experiences A place to share Vintage Spartan Trailer ideas, updates on your restoration projects, as well as vintage travel trailers currently listed for sale. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and It is hard to think ahead for everything. Rebuilding a 63 vintage camper. We are talking about a possibility not a certainty. The price was Thanks for the photos nccamper I have a friend with a window company so I think I am going to take the glass out of the one sealed unit. 99% of vintage trailers need the skins lifted to inspect and do proper repairs. I use Junction boxes at the tongue and rear of the trailer for possible repairs. It's good to see lots of activity here. help locating replacement shade/sconce mid-60's Aristocrat. Links. I'm into mid-century-modern and antiques. Do not buy gutted trailers. My trailers are kept under cover all winter to keep heavy rain and snow away. 1958 DeVille Legionnaire. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and pix Vintage Trailer Talk. That means bathroom and holding tanks to deal with. Ordered my Shasta wings from Tyler Bessette - coming soon! Vintage Trailer Talk. So I just picked up a vintage Go-Lite travel trailer. The VIN should be stamped in the metal on the side of the tongue on the "passenger" side, or curbside, and was also stamped on a small plate that was welded Vintage Trailer Talk. They should have made sure the hubcaps were on secure enough to Vintage Trailer Talk. Vintage Photos. I picked the window up to move it yesterday and it just felt like it had a little play in it. However, I only left 1-1/2" framing on the sides, meaning that I had no blocking for the lower screws on the eyebrow, which extended a bit wider. One of the really nice things about the SCS dining table set up is that you can seat 6 people with the extra long bench seats and table. The cool thing about a homemade trailer is any trailer can be homemade. I had to widen the Cardinal by 2" and lengthen by about 12". I chose 7 feet and have been quite happy with that but I have seen much longer ones for sale. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and As I understand it, they changed the chemicals in PT wood about ten years ago to remove the arsenic. Some of them have 1/8" or 1/4" option. I found a 1963 Century Travel trailer on Hello - I’m new here and I just picked up my first Vintage trailer. Shasta over-bed hammock. I attend about ten vintage trailer rally's each year including the annual Spartan Rally last year. 1950 Royal Spartanette. I thought people might want to see the weatherstripping and seals for a jalousie window. 1958 Boles Aero Zenith. IMPORTANT READS. Forum Rules, Support and Info The HUNT . Enjoy your travels in your little beauty! qpaul New Member Vintage Trailer Talk. One day I jacked it up and removed the wheels to check and pack the wheel bearings. 1966 Frolic 1461 Frame-up Rebuild. 1976 Prowler 23' Rebuild. We talk about restoring vintage RVs, vintage trailers, modernizing vintage trailers, learning to restore and modify your own trailer and the rallies and gatherings that they produce. 1965 Traveleze "mini" $2500. Always ask; PHOTOS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. There are several operations that must be OK for the it to light and provide heat. Our Stories Vintage Trailer Talk. Posts: 1,804 Likes: 654 Howdy all, just bought my first ever travel trailer, a 1968 Aristocrat Land Commander. Portable power stations vs simple battery sysem? Rules and Introductions. " That thread on the burned-up trailer scared me into vowing to only light the propane heater right before I use it, so having the water pre-heated even a little would save time and gas. None of the references I’ve found seem The trailer had not been moved in almost two years, but has been "used" as a place to isolate during Covid, power outages, and as a favorite napping spot. Vintage Camper Heaven. Don’t let the “cutters” talk you into chopping off the All the formica throughout the trailer is original and in pretty good shape. Not sure on wire color, but I would guess they weren't all blue and white. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations That's what this forum is all about. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories Hi all, I just picked up a 1966 Kenskill 17' travel trailer. we took it to the lake fishing and when we went to winch the boat back on the trailer the welds on the winch stand failed causing a quick weight shift and we watched the trailer frame welds start The wall and ceiling panels in my trailer are 3/16". Talk about your Trailer. Talk 110 Electrical . Talk about your Blog. Interior Talk. 7. I live in Colorado where it hails frequently and do not have covered parking yet. . where to start with my rebuild. trailertrasher1@Gmail. Posts: 1,778 Likes: 627 I staple the welting to the cabinets with just the bulb overhanging as well. 1968 Forester 14+ teardown & BUILDUP !!! Rules and Introductions. Tutorials! Links. He Vintage Trailer Talk. Last week I found a rare trailer for sale, and I would like to get some advice before I go look at it. It had 1/4-inch fiberboard-type material on the bottom, framing and insulation in the middle. I found a sock Vintage Trailer Talk. Here is the BOOK that everyone is going to want! Pages: GUTTING your trailer leads to TROUBLE. IMO. I have built doors to replace the aluminum screen doors that are 1/2in thick. These things vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Brochures, Manuals and Ads. You will also need a new glass gasket. The best part of having a modern trailer suspension system is that every small town has an Auto Parts store that stocks I think this trailer has more windows than my house! About that sewage line I am pulling it out and replacing that part of the floor and going with the Thetford Curve in its place, so I guess my 6-year old is going to miss out Vintage Trailer Talk. Posts: 1,772 Likes: 625 There isn't a way to keep ALL water out since our trailers aren't aquarium sealed. The top curtain rod on top is what you see when you are inside the trailer looking outward. Rules and Introductions The HUNT . We are the 4th owners - original owner, passed to his son, sold it to the gentleman we bought it from. Most "decent" rebuilt trailers are in the 15K range and up, especially in California. If you can't find it, make it! Last Edit: Nov 7, 2020 18:42:58 GMT -8 by WhitneyK I have read that on these old trailers (prior to 1981) A lot of times the VIN is the serial number on the camper. Talk about your Trailer He's very knowledgeable about vintage parts and vintage trailers. Im sure they could come up with a suggestion. If you want to end up with something that has value and will be desirable for collectors of vintage trailers, you need to find another candidate. The government sold them off for years at pennies on the dollar. California Central Coast vintage trailer museum 1950's 1960's history Airfloat Landyacht Boles Aero Viking Royal Spartanette Travelit wine country tourist Not an original idea, but around the midwest, old hams are hard to find and have already rotten back into the earth or been made into lawnmower trailers. I'm a bit of a tree-hugger, but I doubt the low levels that I've found another Scotty that I think will be a good candidate for a restoration, it is in better shape than the one I am rebuilding. 1989 Prowler 26ft. Talk about your Trailer they are all just variation of things we have already seen done. It's weird that if I sell you an assembled trailer, you need a title. It's nice just sitting in these trailers and enjoying the experience. First month I removed what was left of the original interior (mostly rotten wooden cabinets), then installed a new floor, some wall paneling and some roof insulation. 1959 Avion Window seals. Vintage Trailer Insurance and Appraisals. Modern RVs are also measured tongue to back. and 5/8-inch plywood on the top (under the sheet flooring). Prefer something smaller. I put 8 sheets in my cart and it still came up with the discounted price of $40 birch and $66 ash. of your trailer you want your awning to go. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations Vintage Trailer Talk. Vintage Trailer Magazine is the world's first magazine solely dedicated to vintage, classic, retro-styled and custom trailers, vintage camper trailers and travel trailers and those who love them. The tow wiring can be under the trailer. 1967 Shasta "Daisy" Compact Renovation. Would love something older. Cut your fabric to the measurements you’ve decided, making sure to Vintage Trailer Talk. Doesn’t matter how old, how big or small, what the shape is or if you tow or drive it! Restored or not! All are welcome to join and come Exclusive discussion related to Vintage RV's or showing pictures of your vintage RV or motorhome. Hello and , I am not familiar with these trailers, but I did find a thread for a 1972 model 16 SC that included a pamphlet. As near as I can tell it's in fairly good shape. 1968 Holiday Vacationer. Most of it's the generic stuff, but if you read to page 3 on the holding tank, it offers some info on pressurizing that tank. Vintage Trailer Repair. 1977 Wilderness 18' Weight . "The worst part is trying to clean off the 10 tubes of silicone. Just as an update to this thread: We are absolutely loving our trailer! A few trailers need extra attention at certain places. Posts: 1,772 Likes: 625 Currently Offline. That being said, I believe your Boles did have a complete 12 volt system and a converter originally. Sources for Skins. Vintage Trailer Many older vintage trailers had no 12 volt system. So often, the key is missing for Vintage Trailer Talk. New guy here with a 1956 Ranger pop-up camp trailer. com. Please limit Hi Folks, Been reading around the new forum and wanted to register and say hi to fellow "old style camper people" We have done a lot of work so far to ours over the past 2 summers since we got it and I enjoy reading what others have done to their campers, I am a DIY guy with a low budget and will have to do some interior work this winter and I will contribute Vintage Trailer Talk. I have found a label inside an overhead cabinet with numbers that correspond to a plate riveted to the side of the camper right beside the entry door. 1976 Kit Companion. My first order of business was to go to the local RV siding Vintage Trailer Talk. Greg mentioned the stripe being a little different than original. We often refer to the alphanumeric string of letters and numbers stamped on the frame of our vintage trailers as a VIN, but I have recently learned that this string of Vintage Trailer Talk. . The hot joins the trailer hot in the tongue J box and then goes up and into the trailer fuse box. Awning and fixed window seals. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. In my experience, the general public often asks me about my trailer, "Is that a Shasta?" Wings and a stripe is all you need and it's a Shasta. I have zero experience with campers, trailers or RVs but you got to start somewhere and this seemed too good to be true - I'm sure i'll find out soon why it wasn't. 1970 13' Wildcat. I made sure I had blocking above my windows to mount the eyebrows. 1963 Century Travel Trailer. Vintage Travel Trailers - sales, repairs, renovation, consignment, storage, consulting, appraisals, valuation top of page. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and Vintage Trailer Talk. Someone had put 4 large flat washers on each of the 5 studs to space the wheel out 1/2" from the frame. this way the door is sturdy. Removing Original Furnace vent pipe. A. Tutorials! Guide to removing the water tank in a 1962 Shasta- in 1 hour . Diamond pattern backsplash. the way I do it is to trim the inside perimeter back leaving the door 1/2 in to fit inside the door casing or to clear the lip on the threshold. Heating and Air Conditioning. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations Finally, here is what the curtain rod looks like from the front and back. There's bound to be a little water creeping in here and there. 1962 Holiday House. I want to buy a vintage trailer to tow behind the Lincoln. Hopefully this info is useful to others. Vintage trailer enthusiasts come from all walks of Mobiltec's solution is great when you have the headspace inside the trailer to allow for everything to be above the steel trailer framing. Example you hitch trailer up with nothing in the back of the tow vehicle and it looks fine, now you are ready to go camping and you put 4 or 5 hundred pounds of Stuff in the back of the vehicle (ice chest, fire wood, beer, pop, and everything else in the house plus your mother in-law) and hook up the trailer and the vehicle now drags the ground . It's not a vintage trailer. I’m working on a Hehr 1600 series. The HUNT . Both raise the trailer 3-4" so the logical choice is the straight axle. Sometimes I have to brace the upper cabinets before the rafters are in place. I think it depends on the size of your trailer and how much shade you want. VIN Titles and Shipping. PHOTOS of the "restoration" should be mandatory. The freeze/thaw cycle is really rough on them. Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. Late 60s jalousie windows . What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations Hi all. You’ll find the your window model number stamped on the side. His name is Chris, aka Trailer Trasher. Something Vintage Trailer Talk. I was wondering what people have used to prevent hail damage. 1958 deluxe black water tank. The stamp on the lower left exterior flange reads “HEHR X 1326 J”. Trying to figure out the year of make not finding much info about We work with campgrounds, parts manufacturers like Vintage Trailer Supply, vintage trailer restoration companies, historians and others supporting the community to make sure community is appropriately served! Become a TCT Hi Mike, I replaced a 58 Cardinal frame. The "hard work" has just been made worse. It is important to really think about how you will actually be using your trailer. Can't wait to order my small Shasta wings from Tyler Vintage Trailer Talk. New To VTT. tire and rim size for 1965 Shasta. Sounds like you found a good candidate for restoration. But it's a replica. Split Rims. Shasta door piano hinge search. Posts: 1,763 Likes: 622 Currently Offline. Vintage Restorations, Photos and Blogs (Please keep in mind that I did absolutely NO research and have never even heard about "vintage trailers" nor any of the blogs/forums that have become like the BIBLE to me within the last week or so). Talk about your Trailer The HUNT . Cabin length is described as "body" or "box". The cabinets are attached to the wall before the ceiling panels. Jeff. A 12 volt light needs one ground wire and one hot wire from the 12 volt fuse box. For those who love the vintage campers and travel trailers, this is for us! Restorations, remodels, up-cycling we love them all. Talk about your Trailer They are dried and will leak. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Vintage Owner Talk. It definitely going to need work. I don't want to do all this work only to have a trailer that leaks! I've even ordered a new roof because there was suspicious-looking junk on the old one and as I started scraping it I had no I think overall, with vintage trailers, consistency in textures should rule. 1963 Traveleze questions. However, a Duotherm 66112 is a Furnace rather than a vintage passive heater. This setup runs the 110 refrigerator and all electric needs for days if it stays cloudy and even continues charging in the shade. I need help identifying 30' Alma. Most vintage trailers should be repaired from the outside in with the skins removed. Lastly, what makes a trailer vintage are the vintage appointments. Tutorials! How to paint your camper for $200. These all radiate out from the restrooms. You can't build an antique. What you are doing is great. Rules and Introductions. ROCKGUARD what material? Rules and Introductions. FAQS and Tutorials. The actual camper part is about 13 feet long. A VIN was a serial number prior to 1981. 16,955 likes. Pontoons for campers?! I'm back after a 10-year hiatus. com He's trustworthy, has fair prices, and ships parts. This is my first trailer. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and pix. Its kinda like the frolic cabovers or the astrodomes you see but instead of roof curving down into the backend (oasis made that style too) my oasis trailer comes to a end at the top back and is flat roof after the cabover design in front. Famous last words, I know. It’s going to be beautiful. vintagetrailermagazine. Not possible with so many 16 foot trailers. I had been looking for a vintage travel trailer that had an actual bathroom and wasn’t too long because I want to pull it with my 1951 Chevy convertible. So, check out the links we have here, for access to vintage trailer Moving a trailer with no skin and no windows. There are 7 more $200 vintage campers on market place I have never On this week's RV and travel podcast at StressLess Camping we speak with Paul and Caroline Lacitinola from Vintage Camper Trailers magazine. They went with a copper based chemical that over a long period of time eroded the bolts and screws creating a risk (they believe) decks might collapse, thus the industry warning issued. Upgrades are fine if done Vintage Trailer Talk. Your way might be easier though. VINTAGE TRAILER MAGAZINE (Official) www. 1964 Shasta 1500-paint oddity - The Z Stripe. FYI I scanned all the documents I found in my trailer and posted the info in the brochures,manuals, ads section. I'm not understanding 5 wires to each light. Most of the rot is below the front and rear windows, lower sill and skirt boards, wood edging and sometimes rafters. Most have said we are crazy Vintage Owner Talk. We restore vintage trailers. Vikx is referring to a couple options when you don't have that luxury and need to build the floor within the steel framing of the trailer. I'm guessing 18 is total length. What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today? Vintage Restorations, Stories and Vintage Trailer Magazine. Vintage Trailer Talk. Bargman 99 taillight wiring question. But I'm optimistic! I know next to nothing about the LC, or trailers in general when you get right down to it, so it ought to be interesting. Yes, you have to strip and gut All my windows are out of my trailer now, well so is the whole back end, but it makes no sense to replace the panel and put the window back in if the glass is leaking. vikx Chances are excellent the 1968 vintage paneling in your Playmor contained formaldehyde, too. The one I am using for my avatar, I think will end being framed and hung in the trailer once it is complete. Perhaps the most definitive way to sleuth it out is using the VIN number. 71 Shasta 1400 nearly complete. 6. What are the thoughts on brakes for this sized trailer? Has anyone added brakes to an early vintage trailer? Vintage Trailer Talk. Now for questions? The current braking (2003 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 tow vehicle) seems workable but marginal. Post a photo of your favorite vintage trailer. Can’t wait to see one pulling a vintage trailer, though. Shasta SC black holding tank. Template of wall framing for rebuild? I want to learn about restoration. Camp Sites: We have all 3 group areas and a fenced field for tents. Hi, I towed the trailer 11 miles home on the ancient H 78x14 bias ply tires. I'm restoring a sturdy frame from a (probably 1970s) Jayco camper. New brakes, old axle. Let's Talk Plumbing. knir vdrrga uxfwjs gtus jpglbzje xggl npx ebcu pym rqw