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Post by Ten on Feb 2, 2021 23:54:42 GMT -8
You may have something quite rare there. It is difficult to tell from just one photo, however, the side windows at the front, at the dinette, were usually fixed pane windows that were not square, and were notorious for leaking, because of their construction. It is possible that the siding (and roof from the looks of it) had been replaces with new, but if not, changing those windows would be virtually impossible. I believe it may be a "Airflyte Deluxe" model.
The part that throws me off is that I was not aware they built this model prior to the 1960 change in the front and side window design. Following the 1960 model year, those windows that push out on yours were replaced with jalousie type windows. At any rate, your VIN checks into the VIN database in the 1959 model year run, although if you have papers that it is a 1958 model, go with that, there are different explanations that could settle the discrepancy.
In any case it looks like a great find, and even if it takes some re-engineering and work, it should be a very rewarding project.
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Post by Ten on Jan 22, 2021 0:20:27 GMT -8
According to the records it was built in the Grapevine, Texas plant in 1967.
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Post by Ten on Jan 22, 2021 0:16:02 GMT -8
Good afternoon! Searching for info on VIN V26111. We believe it to be a 1968 Shasta LoFlyte. Any info is appreciated. Thank you! It falls in line as a 1968 model, built in the Goshen plant in Indiana. No further information as to the model is available form the VIN, there were a few other Loflytes built in '68 there however. The Shasta Brochures section can be a great resource in identifying the models.
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Post by Ten on Jan 22, 2021 0:10:55 GMT -8
Hi Everyone, New to the forum, and this being my first post I wanted to say hello. I recently got the crazy idea to take on a big project and restore/reno a vintage camper. Needless to say I am already addicted, and just got started lol. I am hoping for some help with identifying this particular Shasta. I am in the process of getting it titled, and want to do my best to be as accurate as possible. I was told it was either a 62' or 63' Shasta Airflyte. I have done some research and it seems to be in-line with what I am being told. I would just like to see if i can pinpoint the exact year and any additional information that may be helpful. VIN -> P1235 (Should be Leola, Pa plant) Any and all help is much appreciated!
That unit looks awfully familiar...
It was built in the Pennsylvania plant, and it falls in the run as a 1963 model.
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Post by Ten on Jan 21, 2021 23:58:20 GMT -8
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Post by Ten on Nov 21, 2020 14:24:36 GMT -8
I have a Compact registered as a 1964, Vin# P2997. Canned Ham style. So, where is it and when can I pick it up?
Just joking, I have been looking for a canned ham Compact for several years. Yours would be built in Pennsylvania, and falls into the run in 1964 in the database.
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Post by Ten on Nov 11, 2020 11:48:30 GMT -8
By the database, it fits into a long run of 1500 models built in the first Shasta plant in VanNuys CA, in 1954. The model is only a guess of course, as the VIN did not indicate any model specifications.
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Post by Ten on Nov 8, 2020 22:48:53 GMT -8
Hi Newbie here... I found the VIN# right where ya said it would be! Left side of hitch as you are facing the trailer. Mine is V29035 We think it is a 1969 Shasta Compact... is there any way to confirm? Database shows it built in Goshen Indiana plant, 1970 model year, in a run of Compacts built there.
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Post by Ten on Nov 4, 2020 10:11:36 GMT -8
Did they shove flashing under the sill to hide the rot?
Wow!
I don't believe so, it looks like what you are seeing is the bottom piece of the siding. It is attached to the underside of the sill boards, and slip-fit into the siding piece above, so it would detach like that very easily.
Here it is removed, when I did the forward frame repairs:
This is called, "lifting the skin"...
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Post by Ten on Nov 3, 2020 21:56:55 GMT -8
Could you see if it is possible to track down some more photos? Call it curiosity... This is a late-60's early-70's Shasta 16SC. I have one, and I have been in the process of a tough repair on mine. In the process of the repair, I have replaced the skirt behind the wheel well. The one in front of it was replaced in the original repairs in 2015. It is ALWAYS a good idea to look underneath the aluminum. It hides a lot of sin.
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Post by Ten on Nov 1, 2020 17:44:40 GMT -8
It was built in the Van Nuys CA plant. According to the VIN database that Ross had accumulated, the VIN you have sits between two entries, one in '57, the other in '58. The one listed for '57 is labeled "Unknown with bathroom, 17'-6". If I had to guess at the year I would say '57,
Is your measure (15 foot length) including the bumper and the hitch end, or just the cabin?
Somewhere in this time period was when Shasta introduced the "new" line of models which included the Airflyte and the Deluxe, and the addition of the wings. This appears to never have had wings, and my guess, and it is only a guess, is that you have one of the forerunners to that line, quite possibly the earliest of the 16SC model.
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Post by Ten on Nov 1, 2020 16:57:44 GMT -8
The VIN should be located in two places shown here. The one on the near side is stamped in the frame, the location inside the rail is a plate welded in place containing the same number. The stamped VIN is the one most commonly found, as the plate is usually (but not always) rusted too badly to determine the numbers.
Many times the VIN stamped in the frame is filled in, either with paint layers or old rust accumulation. Take a wire brush to the area until you start to see the stamp appear. Be careful when doing this not to obliterate the stamping. Your VIN will be a letter followed by a 4 or 5 digit number. The letter identifies the plant that it was built in, and the numbers are sequential build numbers from that particular factory.
Here is an example of what you are looking for:
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Post by Ten on Oct 26, 2020 6:10:00 GMT -8
Hey everyone, we just bought this Shasta. Almost positive it's a 1400. The seller believed it was a 1972 but we think it might be older based on some of the VINs posted on this thread. The VIN is P17288. Thanks for the help! flic.kr/p/2jYgstqIt is a 16SC, 16 feet bumper-to-ball, 14-foot cabin, bathroom with shower (which is not an option in the 1400).
I'm the owner of the "172XX", which was registered as a 1970. According to the VIN database, it should fit in the run as a 1971 model, which means it may have been sold early in the model year by a dealer and registered originally in 1970. My guess is that yours was also a 1971 model year build. Again by the same possibility, it may not have been sold originally until later and was registered as a 1972.
As far as registering and titling, it is easiest to use the information in paperwork that supports the heritage of the trailer, while in most states, changing such a factor as the model year may seem pretty impossible.
I would love to see your trailer sometime, as it is so close in its heritage to mine...
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Post by Ten on Oct 20, 2020 21:17:19 GMT -8
Might make a good extra closet...
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Post by Ten on Oct 16, 2020 22:37:08 GMT -8
Picture will be quite helpful in identifying model.
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