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Post by makenna on Apr 16, 2015 12:09:27 GMT -8
My mother recently passed away and I was left a 1957 Al Jo camper. I have no knowledge on vintage campers and was wondering if someone could help me what what it might be worth as is, what it might cost to restore, and what it might be worth if I did restore it. The inside is in rough shape. Frame and shell seem sturdy. The only leak that I saw was some staining around the skylight. One soft spot in the floor next to the bench. I do have a title for it. Any information on this trailer would be appreaciated. Thanks in advance! I cannot seem to figure out how to add the images but I can e-mail them if you think you might have some information for me.
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Post by bigbill on Apr 16, 2015 13:58:28 GMT -8
What State are you in that makes a difference.
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 16, 2015 17:42:16 GMT -8
My mother recently passed away and I was left a 1957 Al Jo camper. I have no knowledge on vintage campers and was wondering if someone could help me what what it might be worth as is, what it might cost to restore, and what it might be worth if I did restore it. The inside is in rough shape. Frame and shell seem sturdy. The only leak that I saw was some staining around the skylight. One soft spot in the floor next to the bench. I do have a title for it. Any information on this trailer would be appreaciated. Thanks in advance! I cannot seem to figure out how to add the images but I can e-mail them if you think you might have some information for me. Your asking questions that have no correct single answer.
I purchased a 1954 13' Aljoa (aka Aljo) for $775, spent 750 hours in labor restoring it, spent thousands of dollars on parts and materials, and it sold for $16,500
I purchased a 13' 1957 Deville, for $2500., this trailer is currently being extensively rebuilt with hundreds of hours of labor, and will be in the $16K to $18K range when it's ready to be sold.
I'm buying a 1956 13' Dalton that has been used as a "Parrot Cage", it's GROSS, but it's complete, has a 1956 title, and it's only $300.
If your asking for a guess, it's worth "less than" $1K with water damage, and soft floors, it needs extensive repairs.
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Post by makenna on Apr 17, 2015 4:05:30 GMT -8
What State are you in that makes a difference. I'm in Minnesota |
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Post by vikx on Apr 17, 2015 20:57:00 GMT -8
My 56 Aljo was given to me. It was also in rough shape and missing a window. Here is the build: 56aljo.shutterfly.com/picturesScroll down to see all the albums. Most trailers needing a build do not bring high prices. Hours of repair and expensive parts go into making it whole again. As is, yours is worth what the traffic will bear. PROPERLY RESTORED, it can easily bring over 10K. That means taking it apart, skins off, fixing what's bad and putting it back together. Natural wood paneling is much more desirable than painted walls. If you read a while here, these things will make more sense. Every board here has a photo tutorial in the stickies. Hope to see pix soon! |
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Post by vintagebruce on Apr 18, 2015 7:12:28 GMT -8
If the camper has no sentimental value and is in poor condition, start by putting a $700 price on it and see how quickly someone comes up with the cash and it is out of your hair. You will get a feel from people who express interest in it as to the ones who really want to bring it back to life.
If it has sentimental value and you would enjoy bringing it back to the way you remember your family/mother enjoying it, expect to invest a few thousand dollars (minimum) and hundreds of hours in a fitting rebuild that could take well over a year if you work at a full time job and have other outside interests.
I hope I am wrong, but I get a feeling you would do the camper a service by passing it along as is to someone interested in it to become their new family heirloom. Good Luck with your decision.
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Post by RinTin on Apr 18, 2015 7:44:51 GMT -8
I think VK will concur with me, based on your description, here in western Washington, if the trailer is complete, in restorable condition, with ALL the original fixtures, Range, Icebox, Gas Lights, Windows, Entry Door, Screen Door, etc., it would go fast at $1500. I wouldn't start any lower. Post on CL and you will get calls from out of state.
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