Been trying to do a little bit of research on the Shasta and found just a couple of interesting tidbits:
Shasta Airflyte Trailer Specifications
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Weight
Length Height Width Hitch Weight Sleeps Heater Fridge |
1800 lbs. (1840 in '62 & '63)
15'10" (including hitch) 8'4" 7' 200 lbs. 6 ???? BTU 100 lb. ice box |
Water Tank
Lighting Toilet Shower Axle Electric Brakes Tire Size Gas Tanks |
16 Gal.
110V, 12V, Gas No No Single Standard 6.70x15 1 |
A couple of online sources about Shasta trailers states:
The Shasta Airflyte
"The Airflyte was released to the public in 1958. It was 16 feet long and purported to have 50 improvements to Shasta’s previous number series, such as the 1400, 1500 and 1600, which were considered precursors to the Airflyte. The Airflyte had more windows, a sleeker design, and “wings”–small wing-like ornaments on the top rear portion of the trailer, which gave the Airflyte a signature look."
and...
"In the 1950s and 60s, the toaster-on-wheels look of the original Shasta trailer was the most recognizable shape on the road. There were other RV brands, but only Shasta was distinguished by those wings that signified flight and freedom. In 1958 the Airflyte was released. The 16' "Airflyte" was considered a big deal at the time. Over 50 improvements, more windows and sleeker design. These models came with "wings", made from wood and aluminum. Wooden screen doors are a good clue you have a model prior to 1960. Also, pay close attention to window detail... this can also help in identification."
Credit: Classic Shasta Resources
So that kind of answers why the 1958 is one of the coveted years with Shasta aficionados! I was wondering why.
The previous owner gave me a couple of photos of her that I scanned:
(This is in the PO's backyard.)
Aww, you can see where her wings used to be!
There were two owners. The original couple - The Muller's lived in Orange, Calif. and took their family camping with it. Years later their neighbor Mike down the street purchased it from them but never took it out of his backyard, and his grandkids just played inside of it. This is whom we purchased the trailer from.
You can see that at one time the entire trailer had been painted white. But because it has been just sitting out in the back yard for decades, it has faded and the original paint has come through.
The decision for the exterior paint is still down the road a bit, but I can't decide if we should get her back to a shade of blue or just do whatever color we fancy? The top portion looks like it was polished aluminum but because of the PO using Bondo on some areas we won't be able to buff that out and will have to paint the top portion as well. I was thinking an Ecru, a silver "Z" stripe and then blue on the lower portion.
What would you do?
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