Can you help decode my VIN

[capecharlie]

Hi all.

I just joined and introduced myself in the Introductions section.

Can you help me decode my VIN? V8990 is what I'm able to see.

I believe it's a 1962 SC.

Thanks for the help!

[dawgpound]

Your Shasta was born in 1961 in Indiana. Is your SC 16' long?

[capecharlie]

Hi Ross. It is 16'

Thanks for the help!

[dawgpound]

No problem.

[lightningrock]

Can you help with my VIN? It looks like 13882 B9? That looks way different than anything else im seeing in this forum... any feedback?

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[dawgpound]

It looks like your Shasta's VIN, 13882B9, should have a C in front of the series of numbers. Based on other VINS, you have a 1960 Shasta that was born in California. More than likely in Van Nuys. Also, based on the other Shasta Models being built during that time frame from that California plant, I would guess that you have an Airflyte. Did I guess right? What model do you have?

Hope this helps,
Ross

[thekmrs]

We have a 1966 but unsure of the model VIN# V19090

[dawgpound]

thekmrs,

Looks like you have a '65 Shasta. What is the length, bumper to tongue and could you post a picture or two? This would really help with identifying what model you have.

[flashpoint]

I just found my VIN! Would one of you really smart folks decode mine, too?

P25372

[dawgpound]

Hey Dusti,

I went back and found a posting you made with your Shasta and here's the info about your VIN.

Your Shasta 19' Starflyte was born in Leona, Pennsylvania in 1973.

Starflytes were built in 2 sizes. The 17' had only one axle and the 19' had two axles.

Hope this helps.

[flashpoint]

Oh wow, Ross - I am shocked!! I bet I go out and measure him cause I had NO idea the trailer was that long! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[charla0604]

Our VIN is V 10842 and any help would be appreciated.

[fluxjmr]

I just purchased a 1972 Shasta 16sc. I can't find the vin except a label that states "This insignia remains property of the state of CA....." Any one know if that is it? Thanks in advance.

[dawgpound]

So sorry for the late responses.

charla0604, You have a 1962 Shasta, born in Indiana. If I had to guess, I would say that you have an Airflyte. A few pictures would help, as well.

fluxjmr, Not too sure where you found that label, but the VIN# is usually found on the tongue, either stamped into the tongue frame or stamped onto a VIN plate that is tack welded to the tongue.

[cowcharge]

These are the usual places for finding your VIN.

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[robearp]

Hi Ross: I don't have my Shasta on site, but I'm picking it up from Fletcher's in New York state. Based on a pic, the VIN appears to be P22879. Here is a link to several pics:

fletcherstrailersales.com/1961%20shasta%20bennys.html

I'm going to take an educated guess and say born in Pennsylvania in 1958. Am I close? Thanks for the great help!!!

Best, Rob

[stturpin]

Can you help identify my Shasta?
VIN S6033 17' Starflyte1968-1971 (not sure of the year)

[dawgpound]

Hey Rob,

Nice looking Shasta. Airflyte, maybe? I believe that the Vin you posted in incorrect, because it would be a '73 and the pictures of your Shasta are NOT a 70's body style.

The earliest VIN that I have for the Pennsylvania plant is 1963 and that Vin is P11**, a 4 digit number. The 5 digit Vin's started in mid '68. Not real sure when this plant pushed out it's first Shasta.

Sorry that I couldn't be of more help.

Ross

[dawgpound]

Hey Stephanie,

Thelma was born in 1968 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Thank you for her Vin# and Model.

Ross

[65shasta]

we just bought a 1965 Shasta SCS ... 9489 is the VIN? Does this look right?

[dawgpound]

I would really need the Prefix Letter, but here is what I have, based solely on the 4 digits:

If your Shasta was born in California, "C", it would be a '58
Pennsylvania, "P", it would be a '68
South Carolina, "S", it would be a '73
Texas, "T", it would be an early '70's
Indiana, "V", it would be a '62

Hope this helps and if you find the Prefix Letter, please let me know. I would like to add your Shasta's Vin# to my database.

Thanks,
Ross

[knottyboy]

I just recently purchased a Shasta 1500 with a vin number of S7701. Planning to restore, would anyone have a clue to what year model or any other pertinent info. Thanks in advance.

[dawgpound]

Thanks for your Vin#. You do have a 1500, born in 1971 in Columbia, South Carolina.

[65shasta]

HI Ross! The letter is completely rusted over but we have a little sign beside our front door that says it was made in California. We were "sold" a 1965 but we are very very happy to have a 58. I guess I will have to change my log in ID:) Thank you so much for your help!

[dawgpound]

65shasta,

Do you have a picture of your Shasta that you could post? Just want to double check the age.

Thanks,
Ross

[buggirl7]

I also need some help identifying my trailer... the Vin # is V20794
Thanks!!!

[65shasta]

Hi Ross,

Haven't had time to create a account and upload pictures, but here is the craigslist add and pics that is still up for the trailer we bought. I was sure we measured it at 17.5' including the hitch. Not delivered yet, waiting for snow to melt on the farm it is on.

calgary.en.craigslist.ca/rvs/3628483322.html

[schweetcruisers]

Mar 11, 2013 19:54:59 GMT -5 65shasta said:

Hi Ross,

Haven't had time to create a account and upload pictures, but here is the craigslist add and pics that is still up for the trailer we bought. I was sure we measured it at 17.5' including the hitch. Not delivered yet, waiting for snow to melt on the farm it is on.

calgary.en.craigslist.ca/rvs/3628483322.html

Unless Canada had different models then the USA there is no way that is a '65. Probably a '55-58 due to the front windows.

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[65shasta]

We also believe it to be a '58 and not a '65 as it is registered, but what model is it? It has the same layout as a 19' deluxe but that model doesn't appear until '59. It also seems shorter than the 19' but I will go and re measure again.

[vikx]

Looks like a Deluxe to me. Mine was a 1957, so it's possible yours could be a 58. It would have had wings if it was a 58. Also, mine was 18.5 feet long, give or take, not quite 19.