Ok, so I've struggled with my cushions in the 61 Shasta Compact. First I tried to sew some sort of like pillow cases and that just didn't work well. So I went back to an idea I had when I recovered this vintage metal crib seat. Looks pretty good right? Nice and smooth with the fabric on there snug? The answer is simply safety pins! HA HA! Oh and lots of … [Read more...]
How to convert two single beds into one large bed in a Shasta Compact
April 26, 2011 by · 1 Comment
If you have a dinette like this in your trailer (Ours is a canned ham shaped 61 Shasta Compact) that doesn't allow you to pull these benches together you can make a couple modifications and it will create one huge bed. Notice mine doesn't have any legs like the newer boxy Compacts usually do. I know my cushions are 6 ft long and the trailer is what...6 feet wide? So … [Read more...]
Vintage Shasta Compact renovation is done!
April 12, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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!
March 29, 2011 by · 2 Comments
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
March 14, 2011 by · 6 Comments
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...]
Shasta Compact renovation coming along
February 27, 2011 by · 2 Comments
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...]
