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Post by SusieQ on Jul 15, 2015 5:42:42 GMT -8
The attached legs aren't as aesthetically pleasing in my opinion but I think they are more stable and you don't risk losing them. And I'd collect more if I could find them
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Post by otfiddler on Aug 14, 2015 17:21:06 GMT -8
SusieQ, I don't understand what I'm looking at in your photograph, probably because I'm such a newbie, but I might be interested in making new bed supports for my Compact, if you or somebody else could provide some good photos and/or drawings.
Thanks for helping with my Shasta education --- I'm struggling, but I'm eager to learn!
Larry
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 14, 2015 20:58:38 GMT -8
SusieQ, I don't understand what I'm looking at in your photograph, probably because I'm such a newbie, but I might be interested in making new bed supports for my Compact, if you or somebody else could provide some good photos and/or drawings. Thanks for helping with my Shasta education --- I'm struggling, but I'm eager to learn! Larry Larry, look at bench in the back. Do you see the posts to the left and right in each corner of the bench? Those are the legs. They are built into the pullout, unlike the earlier Compacts which have a separate piece. The bench lifts up slightly and pulls out and those posts hold it up. I'm going to be out of town for a few days but I will try to take some pics for you with it pulled out so you can see how it works. I think Ten may have some pics posted here already or maybe he can help you out before I can.
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Post by Ten on Aug 15, 2015 7:12:03 GMT -8
These photos are from a 1969 Compact. I believe these legs were replacements for the originals, added at some time before I had this one. When Shasta changed over from the "canned ham" body to the "toaster" body, they built the Compact with two different floor plans. One with the long benches on either side with the table attached to the rear wall, beds slid out from both sides with the table removed. The second was this plan... a U-shaped "lounge" style seating. The pull out also required the table to be removed for sleeping arrangement. The legs are attached to the pull-out, and help to support it and to keep it centered when pulled out. Shasta used this design a lot, actually. The gaucho pullout on our '64 Airflyte also has attached legs, as does the bed in our 1970 16SC. I cannot say for sure, but the detachable ones seem only to be used in early models of the canned-ham style Compacts. Just for good measure, here it is with the table set up:
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 15, 2015 7:16:55 GMT -8
Thanks, Ten. Those do look like they have been replaced because the originals are tapered at the bottom, but that is where they go and how they work!
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Post by otfiddler on Aug 19, 2015 6:18:55 GMT -8
Thanks, everybody, that's exactly what I needed, now I can see what's missing in my Compact! Is that 1/4-inch thick plywood beneath the cushions and on top of the side cushions? SusieQ, I suspect the tapering we see may be photo "keystoning", rather than modified supports.
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 19, 2015 7:10:18 GMT -8
I'm not sure if it's 1/4" or 1/8" in the second gens. My first gen has 1/8" but I'm going to replace it with 1/4" for a bit more support. Just make sure the two pieces are the same so when you pull it out there is a flush seam. Also, the piece that slides out is actually underneath the back piece of plywood in the back when it is pushed in. The back piece is in a "fixed" position, attached usually by a few nails into the rails. A lot of times, the plywood will tear through the nails and become unattached. A hinge can be used instead or it can just sit there without being attached. Now are you confused?
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Post by otfiddler on Aug 19, 2015 20:41:43 GMT -8
I'm still a little confused --- in the photos above, the sliding part with the attached legs appears to be higher than the hinged panels on the side compartments AND the cover on the rear compartment. I'd dearly love to get a set of engineering drawings for the early Shasta trailers! Has anybody ever seen any of them, that you've heard of?
Nevertheless, I have all the members here to provide inspiration and encouragement! Thanks, Larry
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 19, 2015 20:51:13 GMT -8
Think of it like this, there is a piece of plywood on top of the bench. The bench slides out and that plywood on top stays where it is (and now covers the back space where the bench was before it pulled out.)
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Post by vintagebruce on Sept 8, 2015 20:03:08 GMT -8
I'm going off subject just a bit here, but I am re-reading this thread and posts and began wondering how many new Members with their first Compact are unaware of this informative Shasta Compact Information thread. As you scroll down you will find a discussion about beds and legs and so much more. www.freewebs.com/kc8jwa/shastacompact.htm
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Post by sbcoffey on Nov 20, 2016 21:49:05 GMT -8
Re: Table I am brand new to VTT. I just bought a 1969 Shasta Compact to restore and am trying to understand the layout for the bed. It is the style that has the pullout from the back rather than the sides. My question for now is Where does the table go when the bed is pulled out? Can someone direct me to information on this? Thanks:)
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Post by vikx on Nov 23, 2016 22:43:22 GMT -8
Some tables drop onto brackets on the bed/couch framing. I'm not an expert on Shastas but my Compact style Red Dale table is that way...
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