1956 Aquadream--guess it's a project after all

[vikx]

You might try removing the screen door and sanding (belt sander) the inside edge on the hinge side. Sounds like the door is binding just a little..

[Gone Kayaking]

Now that I'm back from vacation (without trailer) I'll give that a go and see if it helps.

[vikx]

Take your time, less is more. Eyeball where it binds, correct a little and try again...

[Gone Kayaking]

The real end is really in sight....I think!
Posted my painting experience in this thread. vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=paint&thread=6796&page=1 and on my blog at aguadream.blogspot.com/2012/10/days-and-days-and-days-of-painting.html
Done

Here's one pic of the almost finished


I also posted the upholstering of the dinette seats in the upholstery area vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=upholstery&action=display&thread=6744 with a tutorial on my blog at aguadream.blogspot.com/2012/09/reupholstering-dinette-seats.html




I have also cleaned and polished the floors. They look shiny!!

So what's left to get done before my trailer is graced by the likes of Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris this weekend at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass--
Install the eyebrows
paint the stripes on the propane tanks
finish off the quarter round trim strips along the floor (they are all cut and shellacked)
stick the faucets on (they don't work) so they look good.
clean up and clear out everything
Make a guest book for the artists to sign!! maybe do a photo book too!

[65callie]

BEAUTIFUL !!!!

[Gone Kayaking]

Those of you that have been keeping up with my restoration know that it's been a long and sometimes bumpy road. All the work that I've done is to get my little Shasta ready to show off at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a big free music festival out here.

She was used as part of the back stage artists hospitality area. It's documented on my blog at aguadream.blogspot.com/2012/10/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-was-strictly.html
But thought I'd share just a few pics here to entice you to get see more. Several of the artists were enticed to use my trailer for pictures including Emmy Lou Harris and Elvis Costello all captured by the amazing rock photographer Jay Blakesberg. I have to say this is the payoff for all the hard work, and I am still just loving the idea that so many talented artists spent a few minutes in my trailer. And from all reports many were raving about it!





And here she is settling in for the night, my enchanted trailer

[janesfaces]

Holy Shasta!!

That is BEYOND COOL!!

Does that not make ALL YOUR HARD WORK-worth it?? Those pictures are amazing, and such an inspiration for all of us restoring our little Shastas! Thank you for sharing! I am IN AWE!

[Gone Kayaking]

Thanks Janesfaces....yes it makes all the early frustration and anxiety just melt away....sort of the same way the pain of childbirth vanishes when you hold your baby in your arms for the first time.

[mobiltec]

Guess I couldn't resist. Had to come look. Looks like a great forum so I'll cruise around take a look. What a fantastic setting for your Shasta! Great photos.