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Post by smccusk on Jun 18, 2013 23:33:19 GMT -8
My restoration thread has migrated here from the now defunked Vintage Shasta Trailer Forum. it's not often you get a redo so the new thread will have more detailed information of my 1963 SC Restoration. Welcome to the board everyone!
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 5:51:20 GMT -8
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 9:25:05 GMT -8
Hello all, It’s been ten days since I brought home our Shasta…so far no big surprises. The framing and some of the floor in the front end was rotted. The plywood curves in the rear end need some attention. But overall the framing is in decent shape and fixing the rotted stuff won’t be a problem. A couple of observations: After pulling the black water tank it’s easy to see why mice take up residence in these things. There was no effort by Shasta to keep this trailer tight…the cut out under the black tank was excessive. Another thing I can say for sure about Shasta, is they sure liked there flathead standard screws. I hope I never see one again. Taking the cabinet out was a pain to say the least. I’d say one more day of demolition then I can start putting it all back together…that should be much more enjoyable.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 9:30:43 GMT -8
Hello all, It’s been a little while since I last posted my progress, so here’s where I’m at. It seems that I kept saying to myself, ‘I’m this far into the project I might as well go a little farther and fix this too’. I said that to myself a lot…the result was that I ended up stripping the camper all the way down to the frame. I guess I’m not one to let something that’s questionable go. Anyway, it’s all starting to go back together. Since the demo was completed I’ve sanded and painted the frame and wheel wells, replace some of the wood framing with new pt wood, painted and installed Homasote 440 Composite Sound Board, new plywood subfloor and lags bolts. Over the next couple of weeks the new Armstrong vct checker board floor will go in an then the walls will be reframed, paneled and installed. I was fortunate enough to find a local specialty plywood dealer who had 1/8 birch in 4x8 sheets. A bit pricy at $39 a sheet, but at least I found some. From here my plan in to modernize all the systems but keep the interior and exterior looking as original as possible. My wife is looking for her garage space back, so I guess I better get a move on.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 9:59:53 GMT -8
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:20:23 GMT -8
It's been a while and the rebuilt isn't progressing as quickly as I would like. Here are a couple pics in her current state. Next up, systems, Propane, trailer lights, electrical, fresh, black and grey water. That should keep me busy for a while.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:26:30 GMT -8
Hello all, The last couple of weeks have bee productive. I was able to get the ceiling panels shellacked and installed. The font end and the ceiling framing are also done. There is still plenty to do before I address the skin issue. I’m still in the process of collecting parts for the electrical and plumbing systems. I also need to build the front dinette. It’s starting to get a bit cool now so I really feel fortunate to have some garage space, which will allow me to keep plugging away. Hopefully by Christmas the interior, windows and misc metal will be done. The trailer will be 50 in April…that’s the completion date I’m shooting for.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:32:45 GMT -8
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:41:15 GMT -8
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:51:35 GMT -8
Today is Metal day...Put on some Zeppelin and polished away. Another couple weeks and I might be done with windows and trim.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:54:55 GMT -8
There’s a cold week on tap in New England. Seems like a good time to break down, replace seals, and clean up the windows. This is the dinette window deconstructed…should keep me busy for a while. The seals disintegrated when I touched them…this project is way overdue.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 13:58:58 GMT -8
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 14:00:21 GMT -8
Finally all the metal polishing is done! Here is the final window, cleaned with all new seals and tempered side glass. Time to move back to cabinet doors and the missing dinette. I sent my dinette bench frames out the other day to get upholstered…should look real nice when they return. The local guy doing them does nice work…will post when they’re back.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 14:03:25 GMT -8
Hello All, I just got back the dinette seats from the upholsterer (Kustom Kreations in N. Reading, MA) and I'm very happy with the way they came out. I thought I would share...I'll post more pics when I'm done with the countertops, tabletop and dinette.
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Post by smccusk on Jun 21, 2013 14:05:38 GMT -8
I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks. In that time I built and installed the dinette cabinets, installed the black, grey and fresh tanks, ands rough wired the 12 volt and trailer lights. I’m shooting to be ready to install metal in April and hopefully paint in May. I still have a ways to go but It’s nice to see light at the end of the tunnel.
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