Vintage Shasta Compact renovation is done!

I brought her home this past weekend and wow is she cute! Lefty Originals, LLC., did a fabulous job on her renovation. She has had a long list of things done to her. Basically, everything from new wiring, new paint job, to new drip rails, window seals, new screws, new floor, new counters, etc., etc., I ordered a brand new yellow and white striped awning for her … [Read more...]

61 Shasta Compact gets a new paint job!

I was sent this photo today and wanted to share it with you all. She's looking great! As you can see we decided to keep her the original yellow. She has a new yellow counter and table top as well so we wanted to stick with the original color scheme. Today she'll have her wheels painted white and then once she gets back to the restroration shop they will put back in … [Read more...]

61 Shasta Compact Exterior Door Rebuild

The restoration guys are rebuilding the door on the 61 Shasta Compact. It was in bad shape and needed new skin so they are re-creating a new frame. It will also have a new lock/key like the original. Should be very nice when finished. The wee Shasta goes in for a new paint job next week. We decided to stick with the original yellow. I can't wait to see it when it's … [Read more...]

Every little girls dream to have her own mini vintage trailer!

Ok, I had to share this picture because it's just too cute for words. Apparently, it's a very rare trailer that was actually manufactured in the UK at one time in a child's size. Can you imagine having one of these in your backyard? Too cute! … [Read more...]

Shasta Compact renovation coming along

I have some progress pictures to share with you. The baby Shasta is getting renovation work done and it's coming along nicely. Her bum metal needs replacing so she's getting new backside skin. The windows are all being removed, trim polished and then they will be put back in with all new screws, sealed and shined up. The interior will be repainted. The … [Read more...]

Pint Sized Vintage Trailer for Pets

OK, I have to admit this is probably one of the cutest things I've seen. I came across this after a friend posted it to me over on Facebook. The company who makes these is called Straight Line Designs and they create whimsical furniture for a variety of organizations. The price tag on this cute little pup trailer is up there and beyond my reach but I still had to … [Read more...]