The Skinny on Re-Skinning a Shasta

This week's Shasta work was slowed down considerably by the huge thunderstorm we had.  A tree fell on our driveway and although I was glad it didn't hit the cars, I was extra glad that it didn't hit our Shasta.

I think it is safe to say that our Shasta was built crooked.  Now whether this was to facilitate rain run-off or just the natural by product of trailer assembly who can say.  Putting the skin back on Sharona was a real test of Jeff's patience.

Jeff says to post on the blog that when building a Shasta from the frame up, build 1/2" too narrow on the length and width.  You can use the extra siding (if there is any) to wrap around the edge to make a good seal.

After several hours of work and a couple of small tantrums her roof skin went back on.  After several more hours and a significant bruise to my left arm the other skin found its way back to the walls.

I also finished the staining of the interior.  We still have a coat of poly to put on the wood but the nasty staining business is apparently behind me now.

Of course this is family project so Myra had to have a job.  Growing up with us as her parents she will have a life-long love for tinkering.

After the skin was in place I couldn't resist putting a small paint swatch on the panels.

On other fronts...the sink faucet I ordered came in and I finished the accordion mattress project for the bunk bed.

Stain, Stain, Go Away!

Ok so now I've stained my arms, my legs, my face, and my hands all the way under the nails, TWICE.  I'm still not done with the staining.  The results are fantastic although some areas of the trailer don't photograph as well as others.

As you can see I still need to do the ceiling and some various odds and ends.

The best part was the aluminum threshold that we found to use for trim.  See the photos below.  Looks great, right?  I was really pleased because the cost was very affordable something you don't hear much with vintage trailer renovation.