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Post by jed on Jul 31, 2023 5:24:01 GMT -8
Hi - New VTT forum member here!! I am very appreciative of all of the input across the forum. I am rehabbing a 1969 Shasta 1400 (although certainly I could be a model year or 2 off). I expect to complete its registration in New Hampshire in the coming weeks. The state requires the VIN, Bill of Sale, weight, and original sticker price/cost (if there is no title). Yep - ORIGINAL msrp! I have been scouring the forum and threads and the internet to find original cost info -- all to no avail. I'm not even sure the phrase "manufacturer's suggested retail price" was in existence back in the 1960's! Can anyone help?! Maybe there is a price grid out there, much like the many original brochures that have been posted. Or maybe somebody has their original bill of sale from a dealership? Thanks! jed
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Post by nccamper on Jul 31, 2023 7:24:24 GMT -8
“1969 Shasta 1400 (although certainly I could be a model year or 2 off”
post the vin and we should be able to tell you the year and where it was made.
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Post by vikx on Jul 31, 2023 10:46:00 GMT -8
You may have to get an appraisal instead of the orig. manufacturer's list price. Ask the DMV what you can substitute.
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Post by jed on Aug 1, 2023 2:05:06 GMT -8
Hi - thanks. I offered an appraisal, but they specifically require the original cost. Anyone able to make an educated guess (which probably would suffice)? I went through the same exercise in NH a few years back when I bought a used utility trailer. It would be fun to know how much these beauties cost once upon a time anyway. Probably a good idea to confirm the year, thanks for the offer!
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Post by Teachndad on Aug 1, 2023 4:49:37 GMT -8
Hi Jed,
Your trailer is most likely a 1971 or possibly a 1972. How positive are you of the 1969 date of manufacture?
We can't be sure because your serial number has no end bracket in out data base. It's on a range of serial numbers that are between 1971 and 1972. I would go with 1971.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by jed on Aug 1, 2023 9:18:55 GMT -8
Thanks Rod. Since there wasn't any paperwork with the camper, I went with the seller's guess. I've looked for dates elsewhere in the unit, but have discovered nothing definitive. 1971 seems fitting enough!
Best, jed
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Post by vikx on Aug 1, 2023 12:14:34 GMT -8
I'm guessing about 3K in 1971. There are brochures on some models; you might find more info there. A 71 would have a darker paneling than the older 60s models.
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Post by jed on Aug 2, 2023 3:29:36 GMT -8
My 1400 has the original light/white wood grain paneling. And cream swirly linoleum floor. Would this make it earlier than 1971? I've found a couple of brochures, floorplans, and spec sheets -- but still no price info!
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Post by vikx on Aug 2, 2023 11:33:14 GMT -8
Light interior makes me think earlier than 71. Very difficult to tell without inside and out photos.
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Post by jed on Aug 3, 2023 4:47:14 GMT -8
Thanks - My next post has some pics. Originally this 1400 had gold paint. Heater and fridge missing. I'm still in the process of re-sealing the rails and gutters, re-wiring, re-flooring, and re-paneling the missing and damaged areas. Hopefully a keen eye can discern a specific identifier to pinpoint the precise year !
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Post by jed on Aug 3, 2023 7:11:31 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Aug 3, 2023 12:13:09 GMT -8
Drawings are not original.
This trailer looks EXACTLY like my 68 LoFlyte inside... I'm inclined to say 68. Maybe someone with a newer Shasta will chime in.
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Post by jed on Aug 4, 2023 2:53:11 GMT -8
(Gosh I hope the inside of yours looks a LOT better than this one!! We're slowly getting there though lol!). Thanks
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Post by vikx on Aug 4, 2023 10:59:34 GMT -8
I actually had two-the LoFlyte was excellent inside but the Starflyte was coated with white mold... Starflyte sold as a storage unit, Loflyte is still going to rallies.
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Post by flameout on Aug 7, 2023 14:33:14 GMT -8
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