Need dinette seats and table for our 1951 13' Shasta

[cf129]

We just purchased a cute little 13' 1951 Shasta.  The dinette and table are missing and we would like to replace them.  Anyone have seats or a table that might fit?

Thanks!

[hoosierpoet]

Hi! Are you positive it's a '51 Shasta? Don't think they were manufacturing under that name then (it started out as "Cozy Cruiser" and I think '51 was the very first year) and also, I think 14' was the shortest length. Of course, length includes the tongue and bumper, so if you're just measuring the box it may be a 15 or 16-foot model... If you could clarify which model you have, perhaps link to some photos, that would help people who might have what you're looking for. Good luck!

[Gone Kayaking]

Some pictures and dimensions would be helpful. A table is easy to build. As for the dinette box cushions we really need the dimensions. Many folks replace with 5" or 6" deep high density foam cushions-- again simple to sew or have sewn. IF you want the spring cushions....they can also be built...but takes a fair amount more work.

[cf129]

Thanks for the quick responses. Yes, it is a 51 Shasta, I am told by the previous owner it was the first year Shasta began making them. The little metal sign near the door says it is Shasta made in Van Nuys CA. I measured the trailer and it is 15' including the tounge. It was originally blue and white, but has been repainted red and white.

The footprint of the spot where the dinette used to sit is 74.5" x 35". The footprint of each seat box is 35" x 19.75"

Here are a few photos. s1070.photobucket.com/user/cf130/library/1951%20Shasta?sort=3&page=1

I am interested in finding out how to build the seats with springs. Any suggestions on how to do that?

Thanks for any help you can give.

Claudia

[schweetcruisers]

Nice trailer, congrats! It is a Shasta but it is not a '51, the very oldest it could be is '55 or '56. The Shasta name didn't show up until then, before that the were known as the Cozy Cruiser. If you post a VIN number in the VIN section, our resident VIN sleuth is Ross and has a database going, he should be able to pin point the year for you.

[cf129]

Thanks, I would love to have the VIN sleuth help me. Where do I post the VIN?

[54campin]

vintageshasta.proboards.com/thread/5185/creating-year-vin-model-database?page=11

Or send Ross a pm

[cf129]

Thanks schweetcruisers and 54campin. I posted the VIN and asked for help. Hopefully we can figure this out!

[cf129]

Hi Gone Kayaking - is there a site that shows how to build spring seats? Also, are there good sites to find the old formica patterns and colors? Your pictures are great by the way! Cute little Shasta. Love it!

[54campin]

This place has some of the older pattern formica. I haven't ordered from them, but plan to once we get ready to do our counters.
www.heffrons.com/retro/swatches/laminates.html

[cf129]

Thanks 54campin, I will check it out.

[Gone Kayaking]

Hi cf129 If you follow my pictures or those of others you can probably figure that part out. Here's a good source for what you will need. THere are also lots of videos about how to build an upholstered seat online. It's really two boxes with the no sag hinge, followed by coil springs clipped togehter, layered over with whatever you are going to use to cushion (horsehair and batting or foam) and then the cover attached. The trickiest thing to find may be to find the hinge that holds the two seats together.
For the basics
www.diyupholsterysupply.com/upholstery-springs.html
www.perfectfit.com/15349/Springs-Edgewire--Clips.html
www.perfectproductsonline.com/upholsupplies.html

For the hinges I'd call and get their recommendation.
woodworking.rockler.com/search?asug=&sli_uuid=&sli_sid=&w=180+hinge&Search.x=0&Search.y=0
www.hardwaresource.com/hinges/FURNITURE+HINGES/Table+Hinges+-+Shelf+Hinges

Here is what that hinge looks like