The Shasta Light Fixtures

The Dinette Light

Very cool, very thick - textured, "nubby" vintage glass.

Another view.  Gas light to be hooked up still above at the center stile between the two slider doors.

Another View

Bed Light

Original to the trailer - Fiberglass shade

Another View

Kitchen Light

Glass globe at kitchen ceiling is also original to the trailer.

The Shasta Roof Vent

The roof vent was pulled

A prior owners repair?

The black goo removed

The source of the leak is located - see the slice in the upper left hand corner

Putty tape

The area to be repaired was thoroughly cleaned

Bondo, Repair Fabric

Bondo - pre sanding

Bondo post sanding

Caulked

The Shasta has been through some heavy rains since this repair, and shows no signs of water intrusion

Next up will be installing the ceiling wood inside

Upholstery - The Bed and Dinette Cushions

The Finished Bed Cushions...

The Before and During Pictures Below:

The Foam

The foam covered in cotton toile lining fabric.

Close up of a zipper and the lining fabric.

The long, long zippers....

The dinette foam. I used the curtain fabric (Waverly cotton in "Malibu Palm") for the co-ordinating welting.

Another View

The same toile was used to line the dinette foam.

All eight cushions have zippers the length of the backs to allow them to be taken off and cleaned.

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