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Post by dazredford on Jan 27, 2013 22:31:45 GMT -5
 Yea! I have been wanting to buy a vintage camper for years. Cute and cozy - something I can handle on my own and continue to feed my lust for wandering! Well, Mr. Wonderful bought me a 1968 Shasta compact this month. Excited doesn't even begin to cover it. (Don't tell, but I even called in sick one day just so I could play in it) It needs some work. Especially air conditioning and heat (I live in AZ). It has been well loved and has the best aura. Just gushing, sorry. So, introducing myself and hoping to call on you to pick your brains as the process continues.... See you on the road! (Country Thunder here we come!)
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Post by universalexports on Jan 28, 2013 0:12:55 GMT -5
well, glad you are so happy, congrats and welcome, now how about a pic!
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Post by diamondrelics on Jan 28, 2013 0:19:56 GMT -5
Congrats and welcome! It's like bringing home a newborn from the hospital. Were all here to help where we can...good luck and enjoy! Also we expect to see pics and find out what her name is...
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Jan 28, 2013 10:30:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the fray and congrats on your new toy!
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romerkb
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Post by romerkb on Jan 28, 2013 21:34:08 GMT -5
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boandsusan
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Post by boandsusan on Jan 31, 2013 20:58:20 GMT -5
Pics,Pics,please. Welcome to the forum!
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Post by Hamlet on Jan 31, 2013 21:04:14 GMT -5
We welcome you and your new family member to the forum! And, as proud parents, you MUST share pics of you new little one!
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Post by dazredford on Feb 2, 2013 21:03:01 GMT -5
I can't figure out how to share a picture.  I know I have read how to do it on here somewhere but can't find it tonight. I will post a picture as soon as I figure it out. |
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Post by znorm on Feb 3, 2013 0:50:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the club. I am still trying to figure out how to post a picture without starting a new thread. Does anyone know how? Send me PM if you know.
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Post by dazredford on Feb 3, 2013 1:45:11 GMT -5
Ok, here is the link to her. Haven't figured out how to make the picture part of my profile yet. But will keep trying. Thanks everyone! s1299.beta.photobucket.com |
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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 3, 2013 1:49:47 GMT -5
Your link doesn't work, to use Photobucket copy the Image(img) code from photobucket and paste it anywhere in you reply! You can post multiple pics by pasting multiple image codes in a single reply!!!
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Post by dazredford on Feb 3, 2013 10:59:59 GMT -5
Here is another attempt. Funny, how complex this is. Attachments:
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Post by dazredford on Feb 3, 2013 11:19:21 GMT -5
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boandsusan
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Post by boandsusan on Feb 3, 2013 23:21:07 GMT -5
Link to photobucket works! Our Mr Sam is the boxy shape like your but Mr Sam was born in 1972. These campers are so cute.
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cowcharge
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Post by cowcharge on Feb 5, 2013 13:26:35 GMT -5
Shasta owners rush in where angels fear to tread.
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Post by dazredford on Feb 6, 2013 0:33:46 GMT -5
We saw some warping and water damage in a corner. Had to investigate. So far, not as bad as I first suspected. (Knock on wood quickly please). This is what we got. Once you start pulling stuff out hard to find the stop line. That tile is a bear and what is with the blue paper? Was that suppose to be a vapor barrier. Going to put new insulation in, use the old boards as templates, may lose the paneling and go for that pretty amber birch you guys keep showing... Thanks for all the ideas and info. Still trying to figure what we are going to do about air conditioning. s1299.beta.photobucket.com/user/Dennise_Rapp_Redford/media/Shasta/photo-2_zpsc360a769.jpg.html?sort=3&o=17 |
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Post by Hamlet on Feb 8, 2013 21:52:24 GMT -5
There are a fair number of folks who have put birch in their "toaster" style campers and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Good luck!
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Post by boandsusan on Feb 8, 2013 22:43:12 GMT -5
The first 72 Compact that we restored, we installed the AC under the bed. We put step by step instructions in a thread titled "under the bed ac" in the vent and ac section. Attachments:
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Post by boandsusan on Feb 8, 2013 22:51:47 GMT -5
We also installed Birch in place of paneling in the first 72 Compact. Attachments:
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Post by boandsusan on Feb 8, 2013 22:57:17 GMT -5
The second 72 Compact, is not restored yet, but we did install an AC in the top of the closet so that we could camp this past Summer. Attachments:
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Post by dazredford on Feb 9, 2013 0:08:01 GMT -5
boandsusan - Great ideas! Love them. How did you vent the A/C in the closet? Or did it even need it? considering both options you wrote about. Thanks! @hamlet - keep your fingers crossed for us. Been checking out your site to see what we are in for...
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Post by Hamlet on Feb 9, 2013 1:08:10 GMT -5
You are in for a lot of sweat, a few tears, maybe a couple of, um, disagreements (yeah, that's the word), hopefully little or no blood (we didn't make that one - lost a battle with the sawz-all), relief as you check off each box on your to-do list, the fun of doing the finishing touches and furnishing it, and, finally, the absolute joy of taking him/her out on the road for the first trip. And the second, and the third...
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Post by dazredford on Feb 28, 2013 0:19:47 GMT -5
Updated our progress on PhotoBucket. Haven't figured out how to put the pictures in order, but you will get the picture. Have added A/C and heat. Waiting on the new 2-way fridge to arrive and the new J-rails. Didn't take pictures of those yet. Thanks for all the advice you've been giving! s1299.beta.photobucket.com/user/Dennise_Rapp_Redford/library/Shasta |
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Post by dazredford on Mar 3, 2013 2:17:36 GMT -5
Cut doors and installed in closet, but not getting enough air flow to cool down trailer and thus compressor cuts off. How did you vent yours BoandSusan? We cut out bottom of closet for vent and added fan in top of closet (AC in bottom of closet). Any advice?
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boandsusan
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Post by boandsusan on Mar 3, 2013 9:19:58 GMT -5
I went to your photobucket but couldn`t find any pics of your ac installation. Its hard for me to visualize without looking at pictures  . I`ve pm`d you my #. |
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Post by wantsashasta on Mar 17, 2013 11:09:44 GMT -5
Can I ask what you paid for your little cutie?
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 17, 2013 18:50:32 GMT -5
Nice! I'm a canned ham guy but I do like some of the newer trailers too and this is one of them.
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Post by lamacki1 on Mar 17, 2013 20:13:03 GMT -5
I'm late to welcoming you. I love these little Compacts. Mine is not repaired/restored yet, but I'm hopeful. Going to go check out your pics.
Barbara
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Yea! I have been wanting to buy a vintage camper for years. Cute and cozy - something I can handle on my own and continue to feed my lust for wandering! Well, Mr. Wonderful bought me a 1968 Shasta compact this month. Excited doesn't even begin to cover it. (Don't tell, but I even called in sick one day just so I could play in it) It needs some work. Especially air conditioning and heat (I live in AZ). It has been well loved and has the best aura. Just gushing, sorry. So, introducing myself and hoping to call on you to pick your brains as the process continues.... See you on the road! (Country Thunder here we come!)
I know I have read how to do it on here somewhere but can't find it tonight. I will post a picture as soon as I figure it out.
. I`ve pm`d you my #.
