ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 17, 2017 19:47:30 GMT -8
. I really like the toasters with trunks. I don't know why. I just do. I don't know what to call these trailers but as far as mid 60s and up are concerned, if they have a trunk, I like them. I just don't want to work on one. I have heard mine called a "bustle-but" trailer. (I guess referring to the bustles women wore on the back of their dresses at the turn of the century. SaveSave
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Post by handkey on Apr 18, 2017 4:14:41 GMT -8
The 19 foot Forester is just a big old ugly trailer to me. The interior is too dark and I'm doubtful it is really wood. It is 3/16 Birchwood paneling. I just stripped it all off a 68 forester 14 ft. Tandem axles are the kiss of death. Right, and tandem screams ,Im too heavy! They just aren't little and cute any more with all those wheels. Right, a 19 ft is not a Camaro, its an Impala I think "most" vintage trailer hunters are looking for under 15 footers. They want good gas mileage and the Ham factor. Right Yes, the mid 60s trailers sometimes sell well if the buyer is willing to overlook the more boxy shape. Forester kept the pseudo ham shape and bent wood construction until 1969
Also, there isn't a lot of money to be made on a full build. It seems they sell better under 10K nowadays. Yes. Market above 10K is tiny and hard to reach.I do it for the fun of it and enjoy a little profit but never expect to get rich. Right! I want to buy more tools with the "profit" there is no salary for me. I haven't had a salary for 13 years
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handkey
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Post by handkey on Apr 18, 2017 4:20:17 GMT -8
. I really like the toasters with trunks. I don't know why. I just do. I don't know what to call these trailers but as far as mid 60s and up are concerned, if they have a trunk, I like them. I just don't want to work on one. I have heard mine called a "bustle-but" trailer. (I guess referring to the bustles women wore on the back of their dresses at the turn of the century. On a Forester it looks like they tacked the missing piece from the front onto the back! To me. It makes the trailer look more anchored to the ground. It lowers the belt line and makes the trailer look less top heavy. Untitled by Campurist, on Flickr SaveSave
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Post by nccamper on Apr 18, 2017 4:41:20 GMT -8
"Also, there isn't a lot of money to be made on a full build. It seems they sell better under 10K nowadays. Yes. Market above 10K is tiny and hard to reach."
You both make an excellent point.
Somebody recently asked me what the market for vintage campers is like now. IMO, $5000 and under sells in a few weeks or less. $5000-$10,000 might take a few months. $10,000 and above might take six months to a year. Smalls sells better than big. Ham better than toaster. 1950s better than 60s. 60s better than 70s. 80s in bad condition you might have to pay somebody to tow away.
Sure, we all know somebody who knows somebody with a vintage camper they sold for $20K+ in a few days. But I've sold restored campers under $10K and the nearest honest buyers were 1000 miles away. To me, that means the people buying at that price are few and far between and selling at the very high-end requires patience and beautiful workmanship.
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Post by handkey on Apr 19, 2017 9:44:51 GMT -8
Not starting a new thread as this is still FORESTER FEVER!!!!
Getting happier not to have pulled the trigger on the tandem axil or last weeks particle board bouncy castle . ....because... again...... A guy called me !!! A new guy. He saw my 64 14' Forester ad and said he has one just like it. He followed the link to my website and got my phone number. I thought, here we go, another story that I will politely listen to about how he wants to turn his 64 into a gem and where do I find parts etc etc etc. I love the stories if they are trailer history stories, even if they don't turn into a sale or purchase..... ,
So heres the story: This Guys Grandfather sold trailers in north Minneapolis in the 50's -60's The guy I'm talking to, the Grandson, bought this trailer from the original owner that bought it new from his Grandfather in 1964. The original buyer took the trailer from Minnesota to Alaska and back. The grandson has all of the original paperwork, fresh title in his name and keys for it and he needs to sell it. (Divorce) It sounds like the trailer had its one big trip in 64 and has done a lot of sitting in place since. The current owner was going to "fix it up" but never got around to it before his divorce. His asking price is within reason. Im leaving tomorrow early and driving way the heck up the north shore of lake superior to where he lives and then farther north to where he keeps the trailer. He still camps in it so it can't be too bad..... ( I hope Im not foreshadowing a complete dissaster) The trailer has a gas fridge which may or may not be original, but sounds like everything else is original and functional. Im going to ask for a trailer pic as I am learning, one must take the info about the trailer ( year, condition, brand) with a grain of salt until you have eyes on it.
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