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Post by kkerns on Dec 8, 2017 20:39:18 GMT -8
I have what I think is a 1957 or 58 Shasta (based on the body shape and the paint pattern) .... I believe the VIN is C8644 and it says it was built in VanNuys, CA - though originally sold in British Columbia. Unfortunately my registration says it is a 59, but I am almost sure it isn't. It think it is a 1500. Can you tell anything from my registration number? Thanks in advance for any help!  |
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Post by Ross on Dec 11, 2017 4:59:47 GMT -8
kkernsBased on your Shasta 1500's vin#, it was produced in 1957. If the registration states 1959, it could be that it wasn't sold and registered until 1959. Hope this helps.
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Post by trina792000 on Apr 11, 2018 15:52:35 GMT -8
I just got a 1958 shasta with vin c10899 I am trying to figure out which model this is for sure. any help?
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Post by snapboxandrock on May 3, 2018 10:13:52 GMT -8
Trying to figure out what I have vin# v10031
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Post by Ross on May 4, 2018 2:56:37 GMT -8
I am so sorry for missing your post, trina792000You have a Shasta Airflyte, which was actual produced in 1959 in Van Nuys California. The 1958 Airflyte vin's ended at C10034 and the 1959 Airflytes started at C10035. This is all based on the Shasta vin info that I have collect for several years. |
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Post by Ross on May 4, 2018 3:02:10 GMT -8
snapboxandrockNo clue what Model of Shasta you have, all I can tell you is that your Shasta was produced in 1962, in Goshen Indiana. Post a few picture or describe the interior layout, if it has a wet bath, just a toilet or no toilet and what the measurements are of the camper. These will help with identifying what you have, but pictures are always the best bet.
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Post by suzieshasta on Jul 22, 2018 14:58:41 GMT -8
I can only find P255 on the tongue of my Shasta which I believe based on photos and interior design (toilet/shower) closet etc. that it's a 1968 Starflyte. The Rec Veh Inst # is 771676 manufactured in Leola, PA. Is it possible the VIN is P1255? Everything is so rusted and painted over, there is nothing to read on the plate on the inner side of the tongue. Help.
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Post by Astrodome on Sept 24, 2018 14:18:44 GMT -8
Ross - Can you please help me with the VIN # of my recently purchased Shasta Astrodome which is listed as P1813 on the Connecticut Registration. Based on your previous posts I think this is missing a number, but hope not since I don't have the trailer on my property yet to find the VIN myself. PO said he thought it was a 1963, but it is listed as a 1964 on the reg. CT doesn't require a title for "used" camp trailers "if previously registered in Connecticut and the GVWR is 3,000 lbs. or less - only proof of CT registration is required". I appreciate your help! Laura flic.kr/p/28DdVRwflic.kr/p/2a1GQhR
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Post by Ten on Sept 26, 2018 13:37:24 GMT -8
Astrodome Hi Laura, I don't have the access to the VIN database that Ross has, but I do have a 1964 Airflyte made in the Pennsylvania plant, whose VIN is P34XX. Your 4-digit (plus the "P") would be correct for the time it was manufactured. I took a look at your photos and see a lot of similarities between yours and my Airflyte. My guess is that it could be a 1963 production, which may not have originally sold until 1964 and was registered as such way back when. If it has the original mirror and/or sink, there should be a date of manufacture stamped, back of the mirror and underside of the sink. The dates are when these components were made, not necessarily the trailer. However if they are dated 1964, well, they could not have been produced after the camper was. Hope any of this makes sense, and helps you out any.
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Post by jennya on Sept 27, 2018 12:52:07 GMT -8
I am new to the group. I cannot upload a picture for some reason
My VIN is ES19932PA1971. I think it is a 16SC.
Have no idea of the year, working on a title.
I did message Ross. Hopefully someone can help on the year and model.
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Post by Astrodome on Sept 27, 2018 19:53:49 GMT -8
Astrodome Hi Laura, I don't have the access to the VIN database that Ross has, but I do have a 1964 Airflyte made in the Pennsylvania plant, whose VIN is P34XX. Your 4-digit (plus the "P") would be correct for the time it was manufactured. I took a look at your photos and see a lot of similarities between yours and my Airflyte. My guess is that it could be a 1963 production, which may not have originally sold until 1964 and was registered as such way back when. If it has the original mirror and/or sink, there should be a date of manufacture stamped, back of the mirror and underside of the sink. The dates are when these components were made, not necessarily the trailer. However if they are dated 1964, well, they could not have been produced after the camper was. Hope any of this makes sense, and helps you out any. Ten/Chris, THANK YOU for your response - very helpful! Unfortunately the mirror is no longer there, and I saw on an Instagram post what the date looks like on the sink, but since I don't plan on yanking that out of the cabinet yet I'll have to see if I'm lucky to have the date facing where I can see it from underneath!! I knew that the "P" is for PA, but I'm hoping to see if Ross can find out the year. I was told to post that under the SHASTA VIN thread that has 57 pages on it, so hopefully he'll get around to answering it over the weekend. I'm still confused by the Astrodome - haven't seen one yet that appears to be the same original floorplan as mine. I've posted more photo's on instagram under VintageCamper Laura showing that it has a front dinette with table and the cab-over bunk is above it. The closets and gaucho bed are on the curb side with the kitchenette opposite. There is a toilet only closet next to the kitchenette in the back corner. The Airflyte doesn't have the cab-over bunk or the toilet closet, correct? I'll find one that looks like mine some day if they all haven't been remodeled and in white! |
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Post by Ten on Sept 28, 2018 15:09:42 GMT -8
vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/8847/replacement-shasta-astrodome-16scvintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/36/25-19-deluxe-airflyteThe Astrodome was built with two layout options. One featured a gaucho pullout bed in the front with the bunk above, the second was like yours, with the front dinette below the hangover bunk. The Astrodome and 16SC were basically the same trailers, the 16SC did not have the bunk. (I have seen the 16SC with the two different front layouts as well.) The Astroflyte and Airflyte were also the same, but the Airflyte did not have the bunk. The bathroom feature is the real definitive difference in the models. The date stamp under the sink is usually white on the black unfinished underside. It should be on one of the sides, and a mirror can help locating it if it is positioned toward the rear of the cabinet. Ross has been very busy with some huge life changes this summer, but be patient.
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Post by vikx on Oct 14, 2020 11:53:08 GMT -8
Restarting our VIN thread...Please post your VIN and a PICTURE or two. Thanks
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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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Post by vikx on Oct 8, 2021 16:34:50 GMT -8
'C' - Built at Shasta's Van Nuys, California plant
'CA' - Built at Shasta's Van Nuys, California plant
'DS' - Built at Shasta's Northridge, California plant
'ES' - Built at Shasta's Northridge, California plant
'FS' - Built at Shasta's Northridge, California plant
'GS' - Built at Shasta's Northridge, California plant
'HS' - Built at Shasta's Northridge, California plant
'P' - Built at Shasta's Leola, Pennsylvania plant
'S' - Built at Shasta's Columbia, South Carolina plant
'T' - Built at Shasta's Grapevine, Texas plant
'V' - Built at Shasta's Goshen, Indiana plant
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