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Post by day2day on Jul 7, 2020 3:12:51 GMT -8
OK I'm new here and have been lurking around a while and just read the photo how to tutorial so i thought I'd share what I've been doing. I bought this Shasta back in May. They think it's a 68 but I'm leaning more towards 69 but still trying to figure it out. It's in nice shape but had some water damage in the rear. I did it, what I think is the correct way but just couldn't find the paneling I was wanting so I used Birch but could only get it in 1/4 inch so i did it in two pieces. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get the paneling to form correctly. Anyway I ended up unskinning pretty much the entire camper and fixing any damaged wood i could find. I have restored some vintage cars but never even owned a camper so this was a learning experience. Still have a lot of work to do but I'm pleased so far. Look forward to any advice! Also I really want to do the Vintage Rally thing! www.flickr.com/gp/188653049@N06/jjN8iVTodd Shenandoah Valley, VA |
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 7, 2020 6:55:52 GMT -8
Nice little camper. It's amazing how good they can look on the outside with all of that hidden rot.
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Post by Hamlet on Jul 7, 2020 8:20:52 GMT -8
Congrats on your Compact. You are going to have a fantastic little gem when you’re done. Enjoy the journey now and the many journeys later!
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Post by day2day on Jul 8, 2020 10:39:38 GMT -8
Anybody have or know where i can find the chrome handles that Shasta used?
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Post by vikx on Jul 9, 2020 21:13:09 GMT -8
Chrome handles where? The door or?
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Post by day2day on Jul 10, 2020 4:36:06 GMT -8
Cabinets handles drawer handles. I have searched the internet far and wide and all can find is brass and black. No Chrome. Mine did not have the original drawers. They were missing. I am making new drawers and would like for all the handles to match. I'm not glamping this thing. I'm restoring it.
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Post by vikx on Jul 12, 2020 20:17:49 GMT -8
Keep an eye on eBay for the chrome drawer handles. They come up every once in a while...
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