Post by django on Apr 4, 2016 9:15:10 GMT -8
After the warm reception and prompt answer to my question I received for my Aljoa Sportsman I felt I should share the story and pics of my Shasta.
I had driven by with in 100 feet of this Shasta many times and never noticed it as it was covered with a trellis and vines. Last July I was working on a cabin close by and decided to take the dog for a walk at lunch. Walked by the cabin where the trellis was and caught a glimpse of blue and white trailer. Walked up for a closer look and found this. WOW!! Took a while to get in touch with the owner who was a very sweet and spry 92 yr old woman. Took even longer to arrive a at deal but patience prevailed and I was able to by the trailer. All of the usual,, my daughter says it's worth $6000 , my daughter says these are collectible etc. stories before we finally came to an agreed price of $750 . Shasta had been sitting in the same spot since 81.Took me all day to tear down the trellis, remove some small trees and dig the hitch and wheels out of the dirt.
I did have a great video of the owner telling me how much fun her family had traveling through out the west through out the years and several more pics of the recovery day but my phone crashed and I lost all of them. Gladly I did take these few pics with my camera so I have some record of the retrieval .
I am traveling now so can't take pics of inside to share. I will be back in a week or so and will do so then.
All in all the Shasta is in good restorable condition. Leaks around roof vent and windows have caused the usual damage. All cabinets,counter, table top and upholstery are excellent. It has small propane fridge that the owner said her husband had installed when they bought it. Clear title and several old registration slips from the 60's on taped inside the closet.
I have not been able to post pics but here is the link.
s1257.photobucket.com/user/DeadMuleRanch/slideshow/1955%20Shasta
I had driven by with in 100 feet of this Shasta many times and never noticed it as it was covered with a trellis and vines. Last July I was working on a cabin close by and decided to take the dog for a walk at lunch. Walked by the cabin where the trellis was and caught a glimpse of blue and white trailer. Walked up for a closer look and found this. WOW!! Took a while to get in touch with the owner who was a very sweet and spry 92 yr old woman. Took even longer to arrive a at deal but patience prevailed and I was able to by the trailer. All of the usual,, my daughter says it's worth $6000 , my daughter says these are collectible etc. stories before we finally came to an agreed price of $750 . Shasta had been sitting in the same spot since 81.Took me all day to tear down the trellis, remove some small trees and dig the hitch and wheels out of the dirt.
I did have a great video of the owner telling me how much fun her family had traveling through out the west through out the years and several more pics of the recovery day but my phone crashed and I lost all of them. Gladly I did take these few pics with my camera so I have some record of the retrieval .
I am traveling now so can't take pics of inside to share. I will be back in a week or so and will do so then.
All in all the Shasta is in good restorable condition. Leaks around roof vent and windows have caused the usual damage. All cabinets,counter, table top and upholstery are excellent. It has small propane fridge that the owner said her husband had installed when they bought it. Clear title and several old registration slips from the 60's on taped inside the closet.
I have not been able to post pics but here is the link.
s1257.photobucket.com/user/DeadMuleRanch/slideshow/1955%20Shasta
(green with envy!) 
