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Post by jojito on Apr 9, 2013 23:06:19 GMT -5
Hi - new guy here. I am taking this to get inspected by DMV/State Police this week and trying to get info on the year, etc. I have attached a couple pics. Finally found a VIN on the tongue, but the number doesn't jive with what I've seen/read here. Also posted a pic of the trailer - maybe you guys can tell me the model and approximate year? Badge on the side - made in PA? Has a RVI # = think those guys may have info on the registration? Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks for the site and all the info I've already gathered. Jojito Attachments:
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Post by jojito on Apr 9, 2013 23:07:40 GMT -5
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Post by jojito on Apr 9, 2013 23:09:19 GMT -5
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Post by jojito on Apr 9, 2013 23:10:54 GMT -5
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Post by jojito on Apr 9, 2013 23:45:03 GMT -5
Definitely matches this floor plan.. 19' Super. Has the head/shower and oven (well... used to have the oven). Attachments:
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Post by jojito on Apr 9, 2013 23:58:57 GMT -5
To note.. Mine has: 2 axles Glass in the door Logo in different location Screws where wings should be Water heater beneath front/left bench (dining area), not per floor plan Bunk in back and front Different body cuts front and rear Same window config Wood panel walls (not marble-like plastic panels) Thanks! Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2013 5:15:58 GMT -5
There should be a letter "P" stamped just in front of the 5 digits (Indicating the Pennsylvania manufacture). The number seems right to me, yours should be about a '73 or '74 model, and the 26XXX series should be right in line with the year.
I'm not for sure certain of the model, but I would be fairly sure it was based on the one you identified it with. They did change some little things along the way, natural evolution for the camper.
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Post by jojito on Apr 10, 2013 17:00:33 GMT -5
No letter P to be found, but thank you so much for your post. Do you mind if I ask where you get this info from? Do you think the DMV will agree/have knowledge of the same info? I'm going to print this just in case I need a backup.
Thanks again - DH (jojito)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2013 18:00:00 GMT -5
I don't know how strict your state's DMV may be as far as burden of proof. I think ours requires a photo and a visit from the sheriff to confirm the VIN is actually affixed to the trailer if there is no paper trail, or is being registered as "homemade".
Perhaps they stopped using the letter stamp by the year that one was made, but not sure. You may also find a tag attached to the inside of the frame rail of the tongue on the opposite (driver's, or street) side. The tags were located forward of the propane tank rack and behind the A-frame of the coupler. You might find the same number on that tag, which may or may not contain the letter.
The letter was coded into the serial numbers on the Shasta models, to identify their origin. The letters were different for each plant... V= Indiana, P= Pennsylvania, and there were others I can't recall offhand.
I have my third in the stable now. all Leola graduates. My '69 Compact is P138XX, my '70 was P174XX, my '64 is P34XX.
Shasta built their models with the "gold stripe" look through 1972, and into '73. They started somewhere in that time period striping them like yours is. In about '74 or early '75, Shasta shuttered their plants, and the name was sold to Coachmen. After that time the striping was changed to the orange toned stripes and the brownish siding, which spanned the manufacturers through the '80-s.
Member Ross has worked on compiling a VIN database, and should be able to narrow down the year for you, and can also give you a partial list of VIN's near yours with the year info that the DMV may accept as proof of the year.
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Post by jojito on Apr 11, 2013 6:35:01 GMT -5
In my state they have a one day a month deal where you can go and have your vehicle inspected by the state police auto theft unit. I'm here now (yawn) and am first in line! I've got paperwork and all and praying for the best. The only work I've done has been bearings and lights, just for the sake of inspection, but I'm psyched to get some fun things done this weekend - if all goes well. Thanks again for the advice and historic info. Wish me luck.. hopefully I won't need it! I've done all I can do and am ready to do this lol. Ps - never did see a P with the ViN and the badge inside the steel channel is all rust, couldn't find a VIN there, but oh well. Thanks! DH
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2013 7:26:19 GMT -5
Hey, DH, best of luck with the inspection. Congrats on being first in line!
Which state are you in? The once-a-month offering to help with what you are doing is a cool idea.
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Post by jojito on Apr 11, 2013 18:58:36 GMT -5
I'm in Delaware. Got past auto-theft today! Now I need to get the lights going right and pass the safety inspection.. Looks like a wiring nightmare. Oh well, one thing at a time. THANKS!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2013 19:36:04 GMT -5
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Post by dawgpound on Apr 12, 2013 6:54:05 GMT -5
Sorry, I was out of town. Your Vin# is from 1974.
Hope this helps.
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