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| Heather B |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 7:44:56 PM
I've always thought that the old travel trailers were cool. I found a starter model to get me and the hubby out on the road. Not as old as I may have wanted but in our area some of the older ones in poor shape are going for a pretty penny. So mines a 1968, it will go well behind our 1969 ElCamino.
The inside was in fair condition.....missing the ice box which we found at a local bone yard for RV's. I've scraped and painted, hubby reworked the plumbing and the counter tops and missing table. I still have new curtains to make. Haven't decided on a theme yet....and plan on making new cushions with piping.
I have looked over the Sisters on the Fly members pictures and have gotten a few ideas. Another cool site is The Southwest Vintage Camper Association. The guy that does alot of the pictures has just relocated to our area. He does some fantastic restorations!
So for now I have my "starter" camper for lots of fun! Someday I'll find another project a little older and a little more challenging.
I'll post some pic's soon if anyones interested.
Heather
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 10:42:52 AM
Well, my husband and I both have an affinity for vintage campers, but I never dreamed that I'd have 2 of them! As of last night, we now own a '66 Avion. It looks very similar to an airstream. It needs some clean up, but it is cute and a little bigger than our first one. My husband promised that we would finish some home and 1st camper projects before working on the 2nd one. The first camper is a '63 mini winnebago.
Grace, I'm wondering if you could recommend a source for awnings. I'd be tempted to sew my own but it is a little daunting. I really like the awnings that are pictured on the sisters on the fly website for Sister # 823. She has 2 campers pictured. Thanks!
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
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| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 4:29:04 PM
Soooo.
We are selling the glamper. 16 foot aristocrat all glammed up on the inside and ready to roll for someone who wants some new adventures. Had to get a bigger camper so our 83 year old mom can camp with us. She is having a blast
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
| katmom |
Posted - Sep 28 2009 : 11:40:38 PM
Heather check out your local Craigs List...or post in C.L. to see if anyone has a free or very cheap saddle.
I was fortunate, and did a barter for the saddle that I just recently acquired.
The saddle is for my Aljo and I use a cute Flamingo plant stand for my Scotty...
You could use one of those lil wooden fold out-2 or 3 step, step ladders, paint it and put an old vintage cowboy boot on it and use it as a vase to cover over your hitch..
Took a peek at your trailer on your blog....soooo very cute! Now have fun Glamping.
trailer hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Heather B |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 08:28:38 AM
Does any one have any ideas on were to find old used saddles for display purposes? I've found a few at the flea market and antique store but the prices were a bit outrageous. Ideas ?????
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
| Heather B |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 4:28:11 PM
OK, here's an updated photo....
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 9:41:22 PM
lololol! Kelly, you are a hoot!
Don't ya love spray paint? it's a trailer babes favorite decorating tool!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| farmmommy |
Posted - Aug 17 2009 : 11:03:50 AM
Good choice Heather....we did my Icebox in Cherry Red!! And I love it..mine didn't come with a stove, so we are looking for one...well...an electric hotplate at the least...we do 99.9% of our ccoking over a campfire anyways...would only use the stove if it were "cominagullywasher" ROFL!!
http://cockadoodledewberries.blogspot.com |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 16 2009 : 9:50:34 PM
Wahoooo!
See Heather, I told you these lil trailers can be addiciting...lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Heather B |
Posted - Aug 15 2009 : 06:25:19 AM
Update, the decorating had come to a slow stop. I work for a school district and the kids come back next week so its been a little busy. I did do a little accessory hunting this last week one afternoon. This weekend the tempretures have dropped so it will be much more pleasant to work out in the trailer. I hope to get the new vinyl in today and finish up the curtains.
Your right about getting half way thru and wanting another one. I've been thinking of some cool decorations for the next one even though this one isnt done! I think I'll look for a canned ham and do a fifties theme with lots of turquoise.
By the way thanks for the hint on the paint for the stove. I wanted red and red is what I'm getting. Hubby is just putting on the last coat.
Pictures coming soon......
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
| MustangSally |
Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 8:41:07 PM
Grace...that is so true. I want another one just so I can do a vintage cabin at the lake decor...ducks and such. And, maybe a bit bigger...and with a potty...and I could go on and on and we're not even done with this one. I must say though...hubby might shoot me if I bring another one home...lol. Of course, I'm kidding, sort of...I mean he might make me live in it! lol
Ummmmmmm, I might risk it if I found an Airfloat!
Happy Trails!
Check out my vintage camper at http://sallysnowflake.blogspot.com/ |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 7:45:28 PM
Hey Heather,,,,how's it going with your trailer?
Have you named her yet?
ok ladies, just so you know once you get 1/2 way into decorating your trailers you'll start dreaming & sceaming for the next one, after all, like potato chips, no one can have only one! lololol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| farmmommy |
Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 3:27:17 PM
Hey Sally....yours is soooooo similsr to mine...well, the Butt is just about identical...Loved the halloween Decor!!!!! I also have flamingoes!!!
Heather....you are going to have so much fun!!!! Your camper is neat, has lots of potential!!!
http://cockadoodledewberries.blogspot.com |
| MustangSally |
Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 07:18:27 AM
Hi Grace,
I loved your blog as well. I like seeing what other vintage trailerites are doing. And I love seeing how they are decorated!
Happy Trails!
Check out my vintage camper at http://sallysnowflake.blogspot.com/ |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 08:36:02 AM
hey (Mustang)Sally,
great blog...luv your Shasta...& we are kindred spirits...my DH is in the middle of a complete teardown-rebuild of our '59 Aljo...Thank goodness the Scotty only needs "lipstick"! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 08:29:16 AM
Amanda....
You GO Girl!!!!
and another chick gets bitten by the vintage trailer bug! lol!
I'll be over @ 10am w/camera in hand...shall I bring a bottle of Champange to christen it with? lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Firemama |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 07:36:40 AM
Heather mineis a bit like yours, we got picked it up last night. Its a 1971 Breeze, I still cant find anything on the maker though. We are going to pull it with our 68 Ford Torino! I am so excited.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 02:46:02 AM
Thanks Sally for those awesome pics! love them
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://site.naturemaiden.com/blog1/ (Business Blog)
http://flowerchild-lifeinthegarden.blogspot.com/(Personal blog)
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| MustangSally |
Posted - Aug 12 2009 : 7:15:34 PM
Hi ladies,
Here's some links to great pics of vintage campers. I have a 58 Shasta. I just started my blog today so check it out. :o)
http://sleecphotos.smugmug.com/Sisters%20on%20the%20Fly
http://www.onehorsephotography.com/-/onehorsephotography/gallery.asp?cat=83897&pID=1&row=15
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23052566@N08/sets/72157604474383000/
All my daydreaming is spent about decorating my little camper now that we have the interior pretty much done!
Happy Trails
www.sallysnowflake.blogspot.com |
| Lynner |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 12:57:26 PM
Well, I am alot jealous. But so glad someone else has the opportunity. Have a great time with it.
Sheri
Many Hands Make Light Work!
...God made the seed to grow...1 Cor 3:6
The best fertilizer for a farm, are the farmers footsteps... |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 4:47:56 PM
that is SO cool, i want one! have fun with it,
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://site.naturemaiden.com/blog1/ (Business Blog)
http://flowerchild-lifeinthegarden.blogspot.com/(Personal blog)
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 06 2009 : 09:38:27 AM
Hey Heather,
blogging is easy & is a great way to post pic's of your trailer progress...so us nosey nellies can peek in & steal your terrific creative ideas...LOL!
On my SCAMP trailer I used a paint called "Hammered Metal" for the stove & had no issues with the flame, but I never turned the flame up to high....no need to.
I kind of miss my SCAMP, wish I had not sold it but, no tears,,,I now have 2 trailers, well 1 trailer & one skelton! lol!
On the Scotty we used Krylon spray paint...we washed & de-greased the stove really good. Then spray painted about 3 coats of paint. I have tested it w/a pot on the burner....again I never turn the flame up past med. And no problems.
You can buy BBQ/Appliance paints but they are very limited in color choice.
I do recomend that you back your curtains because of 2 things,,,one the sun shines through, and for better privacy and secondly to prevent sun rot on your nice fabric. I just use a solid color on the side that will face outside and my cute print on the inside. On the Scotty I used pink and my hubby pointed out that the exterior paint is white & blue....& my responce was,,,"It's my trailer buckoo!" LOL!
Don't limit yourself to decorating because of space,,,,I have a couple of those large plastic containers to store my stuff in and then when I get to my campsite I pull out & decorate...this way I don't have to worry about things falling or what ever when on the road. Plus since I have 2 different themed trailers I keep stuff pertinant to each trailer in their own container and the 3rd container is stuff that i can use in either trailer.
Aren't those old suitcases great? perfect to store stuff in & yet they look cute as a decroator element in the trailer...
I also tote along a little "single burner" that I use outside for frying up stinky stuff like fish!
Your's sounds like it is going to be cuter than cute, I can hardly wait to see it....so get your blog up & running...
trailer hugz,
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Heather B |
Posted - Aug 06 2009 : 07:16:56 AM
Grace I just love yours too! What kind of paint did you use on the stove? I'm worried that the heat will peel it back off.
The painting is almost done except for the bottom of one cabinet. I went with a off white on two walls (kitchen and opposite)and a tannish white on the ends (table and bed). I've decided to make two sets of curtains for when the mood hits or when hubby rolls his eyes to much about the fluff. I choose upholstery fabrics that match the antique bandana material I made for the "western" look and it also matches the cabbage rose fabric for the "glam" look.
Love the suitcases. After I saw the one in MJf mag. I went out and found one for 2 bucks and started personalizing it. I can't wait to hit the road and meet up with some Glam Gals on the road!
My daughter is helping me out with starting up a blog so I can post more pics easier. I'll let you all know when that takes off.
Heather
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
| katmom |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 4:56:45 PM
OK, Heather,,,you are almost there,got the trailer now go have fun,,,,you have a sweet trailer to "cutsiefy up to your hearts content!
We painted our stove in the '63 Scotty..& will do the same for the Aljo..so go for it!
Oh and don't stop there,,,,shop till you drop, spray paint till it runs dry & before you know it you'll be towing your "lil girl" and making wonderful Glamping memories.
I just posted a pic of the coffee pot that I spray painted to use in my '59 Aljo...take a peek....(gracie's vict.rose) oh and if you go about 13 pics down you will see the coffee pot before i painted it, sitting in my Scotty.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Claude09647 |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 12:51:10 PM
ok... so i'm still a little jealous ;) ha ha
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
http://claude09647.blogspot.com/ |
| gspringman |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 12:04:09 PM
Heather, it looks great. As far as the stove, you could always paint it. I really would have loved a pink one. Thanks for the compliments on mine. Hope to see what you do with yours also. Just have fun with it. Nice meeting you too.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
Planting Zone 5
http://grammasladybug.blogspot.com/
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