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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
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 Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 5:42:28 PM
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Hi Ladies
I found an old travel trailer in someones yard round the block from the home I just sold. I went to leave a note to see if they were up for selling it to me cheap and the owner was outside. He actually offered it to me for FREE. He used to sell iron planter holders and shepards hooks out of it at the local flea market but hasn't done that in a while and was using it as a shed.
He claims it is road worthy (in desperate need of a powerwashing) and he is looking for the title for me by saturday. My best friend was a carpenter in the army and is gonna help me fix it up. There is nothing she can't do with a hammer.
So here is the question...it has the sportscraft logo on it but I don't know the age of it til I see the title. It looks pretty old and would need a major renovation on the interior to replace cabinets, bed etc. Do any of you own this type of travel trailer and where might I find supplies. I keep striking out when I try to google vintage sportscraft travel trailer.
I'm excited....really excited...can't wait to create my little escape...
www.sundariyoga.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 10:09:51 PM
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Oh my gosh...!!!!! Congratulations!! That is so so exciting!! What a wonderful project...I wish I were there to help..well, not much of a carpenter, but I could paint, sew and help with cleaning..you will have so much fun. Good luck with finding the stuff..you will do great!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 11:06:05 PM
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That is awesome! I would say to just wait until you have it and can do measurements. Perhaps your friend can custom build the inside! Also if you have a Habitat for Humanity store near by, you might find some supplies, or supplies that could be made to fit!
Alee
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iloveprims
True Blue Farmgirl
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TRACY
Phillipsburg
NJ
USA
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 06:04:05 AM
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Congratulations, Jean! Hooray for you! This will be such a fun adventure! Please share pics when you can.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 06:26:48 AM
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That's awesome!!! Have to admit it - I'm Jealous :) But so, so happy for you!!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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jenbove
Moderator
320 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 08:52:27 AM
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Hey Jenn,
That is SOOO cool - I love free too!! I have an oldie ('69), but it's called an Aristocrat, so I doubt it's the same kind. I haven't tried to find stock parts for mine; we're just gonna piece it together with spare parts. But after you get the title - or get the actual trailer - you may be able to pin down the exact make/model and find parts.
One thing I do recommend, if you're going to road trip with it, is to take it to a tire shop or mechanic to make sure everything's dandy with the wheels & axle. Plus, you may need to do some sealing here & there to make sure it's water tight - ours has more water rot than I wish it did - and we paid $800 for it!
And, yes, please post some pics!!
Jen
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Edited by - jenbove on Jul 18 2008 06:55:06 AM |
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 4:47:26 PM
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I will post some pics for ya gals over the weekend. It is completely gutted on the inside so I have to rebuild the interior...
I have to get a hitch on my truck and don't have the $$ right now so am gonna see if I can get a uhaul hitch to at least get it home.
www.sundariyoga.com
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2008 : 7:28:58 PM
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OMG!! Hey Tammy, thank you so much! I had so much fun reading all that. I am excited that it is so old since they were only made in the 50's and early 60's. I hope I can fix her up nice. Will keep you all posted...
www.sundariyoga.com
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2008 : 08:37:17 AM
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the info. It was so cool to see all the vintage tags and info on it!
Enjoy your new trailer!! Send pics when you can!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Victoria
Shelton
Washington
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 9:48:52 PM
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 11:06:12 PM
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| i wish i had some answers for you jenn, cuz then i would have some for myself too lol. i was given a 1973 open road motor home that runs great but is partially gutted and the rest of the interier is a mess with dry rot and leaks! the hardest thing that i have to figure out is how to rplace all the wood on the top as it is falling down. good luck to you! cant wait to see pics! peace connie in alaska |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 10:51:59 PM
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Jenn,
check out "Tin Can Tourist" it's a great site for vintage trailers & help.
Congrats on the find. Koolamondo!
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>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 2:39:08 PM
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Tin Can Tourist is a great website! I've decided that I reallllly want a vintage trailer so I've been hanging out on there. When times get better, I hope to get one!
FARMGIRL SISTER #127
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Backwoods Junction: http://www.backwoodsjunction.com
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westfork woman
True Blue Farmgirl
554 Posts
Kennie Lyn
Emmett
Idaho
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 09:14:02 AM
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We are insulating and paneling the tack compartment of our new horse trailer. It is just for sleeping, we cook outside. I found a cool website with a Victorian RV, converted from on old school bus. The Steampunk Workshop are the people that are showing it. They just used salvage materials, and it is so cute. I want something like that. For our trailer, I got the the pre-primered bead board paneling from Home Depot, it will be painted a soft sage green, with a cream colored ceiling. I want to give it the Late Victorian Ranch Junk Style look. You know, stuff that may have been in a homestead house out in the Wild West, the kind of stuff my MIL threw away. Our big denim quilt will be on the bed and I found material for curtains. I am excited. It isn't quite like a Cowgirl Caravan, but close.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
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karen
cheney
wa
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