Painting the 1964 Shasta PINK! Before & After Pictures

Windows, Drip Guards, etc.Removed...

Windows masked off - 2" Blue tape applied to aluminum stripe.

The drip guards over the cargo doors were cleaned, reputtied and then reinstalled prior to paint.

Primer going on.

Second coat of primer going on.

The Next Day

The white went on the upper body.

I can't tell which pictures are of the primer, and which are of the paint -

it looks the same to me in the pictures.

It didn't SMELL the same though - that primer was STINKY.

~ The Day After That ~

The PINK was applied

Getting Pretty!

                              
                                                                     ~Intermission~
                                   Here is where you go back to the paint store to buy another can of paint.
                                                                    

                             

                                             
                                                                            The Fun Part!

Our Daughter - getting a picture of the Shasta behind her truck.

With the windows reputtied and reinstalled using stainless steel screws.

Cabinet Prep Primer

Step #1

On a sunny day, remove all cabinet doors and drawers.

Place on sawhorses in a well ventilated area.

Enjoy the Sunshine. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

Step #2

Remove all cabinet hardware - hinges, handles, door closers, etc.

Place in freezer bags and mark WELL.

Store in a safe place.

A place you will be able to remember a month from now.

Pat self on back for being *so* organized.

A month from now you will be so happy with your organized self.

Step #3

Sand, Sand, Sand.

Depending on your grease / filth / goober level...

Start sanding with a lower grit sandpaper.

Not so low that you gouge the wood. 

Generally speaking - a 60 grit is TOO low, and a 240 is too high.

In my world anyway.

Somewhere between the two is a good starting point.

Then move up to a higher grit.

Sand, Sand, Sand.

You should end up with wood that is very smooth to the touch.

Don't forget to enjoy the sunshine.

Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Step #4

You are now completely covered in dust.

Remember - your skin is your largest organ.

Go take a shower.

Be happy knowing you are now ready for the next stage:

Applying Shellac.

To Be Continued...

INTERIOR - "Before" Photos of The Shasta and a few "Afters"

This is a funny husband joke.  Very Funny, funny husband.

....and after.

Cabinets

Before

Cabinets

Ceiling Cabinets Removed

....and AFTER:

Wardrobe Cabinet / Rear End Wood Removed - BEFORE

....and AFTER

Interior of The CLEANEST Trailer Cabinet you have EVER Seen

....and AFTER:

Front End

See Those Specs on the Floor under the Stove?  Those are ladybug carcass'.

Under the Sink View - Looks pretty tight.

The Electrical Box and the H2O Tank - Debris from the wood around the side window

The Fabrics...

The curtain fabric design is called "Malibu Palm" and is by Waverly fabrics.  It looks like old Bark Cloth with a really bumpy type of thicker weave and a tropical design.  They are fully lined, and have the manditory (in my world anyway) fringe at the bottom in gold.

A Close Up to show the texture and weave...

All I needed to do was find co-ordinating fabrics for the seating and bed....
(which do not even exist yet).

~ So ~
I'm thinking this ribbed chocolate upholstery fabric:

With this raspberry textured (and very retro looking) looped chenielle. 

It literally made my heart beat faster. Yes, I am in love with this fabric.
It is official.

                                                        
                                                          

The First Day Home

The 1964 Shasta Travel Trailer

Here she is. The newest addition to the family.

I will admit - She has very good bones.

The aluminum skin is in overall really good condition.

The Love Shack?

Really?

Tin roof NOT rusted! That's gotta go...

Interior / Kitchen

Interior to Rear

The Shasta Magazine Rack

The Astral Refrigerator and rear bed. 

Mattress goes to the dump.

The ONE dinette seat.  The other one is missing.  I wonder why....oh well.

The cabinet handles are really cool chevron shaped and are original to the Shasta.