EP 312 1963 Shasta Compact comes in for full rebuild vintage camper teardown.

[@perambulatingprof7147]

I always enjoy seeing the old bumper stickers on these! This one has some gems! And I know it's not a Shasta magazine rack, but thats actually a very cool one.

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Wait until you see their truck. Massive sticker collection.

[@sandym4317]

It's so Cute!

[@RobTheRebuilder]

It will be soon

[@americanrambler4972]

I hunted the specifications for a Shasta Compact. Pretty darn light weight trailer. Shasta Compact Trailer Specifications Weight 1115 lbs. Length: 12’6” including hitch Height: 7’7” Width: 6’6” Hitch Weight: 130 pounds Sleeps: 4 Heater: ?? Fridge: 50 lb. Icebox Water Tank: 16 gallon Lighting: 110volt, Gas Toilet: No Shower: No Axle: Single Electric Brakes: Optional Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 Gas Tanks: 1

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Yes

[@mikemoab]

Great project, can’t wait to see it completed.

[@RobTheRebuilder]

You and me both

[@dogpatchfab]

Excellent bones to start with, can't wait to follow the build up!

[@RobTheRebuilder]

It will be a challenge

[@americanrambler4972]

First time I have seen how Shasta actually built those wings. Seriously cool. With your disassembly of this original trailer, it is good the see the original quality of the materials and just how nicely the original trailers were done. This was not just a slapped together trailer, but one built with quite a high level of attention to detail and workmanship. The straightness and tight joint work through out that trailer is impressive. I am really impressed with those roof conforming shelves. The reintroduction Shasta compact trailers from the 2015’s just don’t have the same style and details of the originals. It’s amazing when you look at this old trailer and the new one and you see that the original builders definitely knew what they were doing and knew how to build a very good and lightweight trailer. The difference between built with care and slapped together in a hurry.

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Valid points!

[@talldude5841]

Good start to this kool rebuild Ambershclack man. Love it.

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Going to be great

[@TrailerTrashtoTreasure]

Those Walnut Valley folks are special people! Our Wagoneer has one of those stickers on the windshield, and I've been stopped more than once by someone excited to see it. I'm always a bit sad to say it's from the previous owner, and I've actually never been, lol! Anyway, tear down is always a fun time, looking forward to seeing the build!

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Thanks Conan. I feel the same way when I wear a sports team shirt that was a gift and people want to talk......

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

Do you reuse the old frame? If so, do you inspect it in some way? It’s amazing how long those old frames can last when I see KZbin videos of people with newer trailers having cracks, bad welds, etc. in the frames. Thanks for the video. These old trailers really do bring back happy camping memories.

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Yes, I inspect before and after power washing. Frame was above average. No cracks

[@BusyAsABeaver72]

Looking forward to seeing how it looks after you perform your magic Rob! There is a '70 ish Shasta Compact sitting behind a house about 5 miles north of me I have been trying to buy for about 5 years. The guy won't sell it 😢. It is going to pot in his back yard. Sad.

[@RobTheRebuilder]

That's sad.

[@BusyAsABeaver72]

I'll keep working on him....

[@RobTheRebuilder]

Persistence @@BusyAsABeaver72

[@HumfleetsVintageAutomotive]

Good job Rob! Would the old wings be for sale? I have an old Shasta that they would work great on. Of coarse mine are missing. If reasonable enough I would be interested and pay for shipping to 40071. Thanks

[@RobTheRebuilder]

[e-mail] send me an email

[@kirksway1]

"not-the-door-side" is the "street-side" 🙂

[@RobTheRebuilder]

What if you park on a one way street? Confusing.

[@ML-rm3vk]

10 LD

[@RobTheRebuilder]

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