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Post by marpar2003 on Oct 30, 2016 14:43:30 GMT -8
new to trailer restoration. I have a circa 1959 hanson custom built, no title or registration, minor fire damage from refrig. front door is broken but repairable, outside skin and glass are straight and in tack. where should I start first, title or restoration? marpar2003
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mrmarty51
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Post by mrmarty51 on Oct 30, 2016 15:46:58 GMT -8
Both Get the title papers to going while You are working on it. In Montana, We have what is called a "Break in title" procedure. See if Your state has that in the offering.
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Post by nccamper on Oct 30, 2016 19:58:54 GMT -8
I would apply for a title before pouring serious money in the camper. Just to be safe.
As I just mentioned on another thread, here are two resources every newbie should use: cannedhamtrailers.com videos done by a member. Really helpful. A book written by a member (vikx) with excellent photos. PM her if you have questions.
Also, take some time to explore old threads. Lots of info buried there.
Any photos you can share?
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Post by vikx on Oct 31, 2016 20:38:49 GMT -8
I love Hansons and actually have two 1952s... Welcome Marpar.
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Post by elewayne on Nov 13, 2016 8:01:07 GMT -8
I was living in Colorado at the time (about 4 years ago)when I started a total renovation on a 1949 Silver Lodger with no title. In Colorado they wouldn't give me a new title until I could get the trailer inspected. When I got it it was barely rollable. Very unsafe to pull. So I did a theft check and came up clean so I just went ahead and did all the outside work and got lights working. Then I took it down for the inspection. Officer walked around the trailer once, never even asked if the lights were working, took a twenty from me and applied a new Colorado vin sticker. All done. Strange, I thought. don't know about your state. I towed the trailer back to Texas when we moved, a few weeks after the inspection, and when I got the house remodeled, and just got started on the trailer interior again it was stolen. I doing a Silver Streak now.
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