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Scenic WonderRunner
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Thanks for the Frosty Fun Link....Jack!
This thread is getting fun!
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This thread is getting fun!
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jcbrandon
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A 1960s canned ham
Here's my little "canned ham" travel trailer. It's about 16 feet long. Field and Stream brand; made in the late 60s. Four years ago I was out looking at a house to buy and brought this home instead. It had last been registered in 1975. It's finally climbed to near the top of my projects-to-do list and I hope to use it for the first time this summer.
Here's my little "canned ham" travel trailer. It's about 16 feet long. Field and Stream brand; made in the late 60s. Four years ago I was out looking at a house to buy and brought this home instead. It had last been registered in 1975. It's finally climbed to near the top of my projects-to-do list and I hope to use it for the first time this summer.
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Scenic WonderRunner
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Awesome JC....!
Now that's Exactly what I'm talkin' 'bout!
Too bad you don't have the Wings. Have you seen the ones with wings?!!
Now just where is my Vintage Trailer Smilie when I need him>?!!!!:sombrero:
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Now that's Exactly what I'm talkin' 'bout!
Too bad you don't have the Wings. Have you seen the ones with wings?!!
Now just where is my Vintage Trailer Smilie when I need him>?!!!!:sombrero:
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jcbrandon
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Thank you, sir.
The winged trailers are Shasta brand. Nice; kinda kitschy inside. I've never cared for the wings myself. One of the reasons I got this trailer is the brand name, Field and Stream. I plan to set up the interior in a vintage hunting and fishing theme. I loved Field and Stream magazine as a kid (I don't care for the modern version). I especially liked the writers and the beautiful illustrations.
The winged trailers are Shasta brand. Nice; kinda kitschy inside. I've never cared for the wings myself. One of the reasons I got this trailer is the brand name, Field and Stream. I plan to set up the interior in a vintage hunting and fishing theme. I loved Field and Stream magazine as a kid (I don't care for the modern version). I especially liked the writers and the beautiful illustrations.
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It's OK....
I guess Wings have to "grow on you"....! ar ar ar!
Mork and Mindy..... "AR"....!
I like your interior theme idea!:elkgrin:
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I guess Wings have to "grow on you"....! ar ar ar!
Mork and Mindy..... "AR"....!
I like your interior theme idea!:elkgrin:
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Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
That first picture of the Airstream out in Joshua Tree is amazing!! Probably one of the coolest camp spot pictures I've ever seen
Saw this thing at the Shady Dell Campground in Bisbee Arizona. If you're ever in the area, make sure to check out that campground. The owner has a huge assortment of vintage campers that you rent out for the night.
Each one is fitted with items from that era (what ever era the camper was built)
Saw this little Airstream Bambi in Los Cerritos Beach in Baja, I think a few surfers were living out of it. And by the smell of the refer blowing my way, they didnt care that it was this small
Home Made Teardrop I saw in Michigan. The guy was selling this for $1200!! I would have bought it on the spot except we were already on our adventure
Saw this thing at the Shady Dell Campground in Bisbee Arizona. If you're ever in the area, make sure to check out that campground. The owner has a huge assortment of vintage campers that you rent out for the night.
Each one is fitted with items from that era (what ever era the camper was built)
Saw this little Airstream Bambi in Los Cerritos Beach in Baja, I think a few surfers were living out of it. And by the smell of the refer blowing my way, they didnt care that it was this small
Home Made Teardrop I saw in Michigan. The guy was selling this for $1200!! I would have bought it on the spot except we were already on our adventure
Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
Here is another Classic I found in the Shady Dell Campground in Bisbee
It's an Alma Camper, must have been from the 60's
Always loved these little Scamps! Monument Valley
Saw this Tear Drop which was in immaculate condition at the Billetproof Rat Rod car show in Michigan
It's an Alma Camper, must have been from the 60's
Always loved these little Scamps! Monument Valley
Saw this Tear Drop which was in immaculate condition at the Billetproof Rat Rod car show in Michigan
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highlandercj-7
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Here's one of them one wheel early 60 or so trailers, just so happens it's also for sale on Pittsburgh Craigslist right now. $695
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/rvs/1001770433.html
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/rvs/1001770433.html
We really need a modern-day Mechanix Illustrated....
That unit is about as compact and well-thought-out as I've seen.
The table folds in half with the chairs stowed inside, then the set slides into a slot in the camper. That's cool.
A teardrop with sleeping lofts. That's cool.
A built-in 'dry' icebox. That's cool. In this case, literally.
1946 Higgins Tent Trailor
I just became the stewart of a 46' Higgins Pop-up. The canvas has some small tears that I am going to try and fix with a product called TearMender. I like the big 15in. wheels for clearance as I have an FJ40 landcruiser and like to 4wheel. If anyone has ideas about fixing tears in canvas let me know! I am going to try and post a pic but I am not sure how to do it. I could email the pics if someone could post them for me. Thanks, Jeff
I just became the stewart of a 46' Higgins Pop-up. The canvas has some small tears that I am going to try and fix with a product called TearMender. I like the big 15in. wheels for clearance as I have an FJ40 landcruiser and like to 4wheel. If anyone has ideas about fixing tears in canvas let me know! I am going to try and post a pic but I am not sure how to do it. I could email the pics if someone could post them for me. Thanks, Jeff
Jeff,
Welcome to the site.
I did a quick google, and I think the camper you are talking about was sold by Sears under the J. C. Higgins name? Was it manufactured in 1946?
If it is old canvas, it may be decayed to the point where it will all have to be replaced. I hope that's not the case.
Higgins
I understand that J C Higgins built the boats that US forces used to get on the beach at Normandy. After the war, he went into business as a manufacturer of pleasure boats and recreational vehicles. Later he had a deal with Sears to use his name on most all their sporting goods. Later they used Ted Williams name. The title on my trailer says it was manufactured in 1946 and was listed at $395. Someone went to allot of work to make on of the beds and extra 10in. wide. The canvas was replaced at some point and only needs some tears fixed at the corners. I will have fun restoring it! Any advise on how to post up the pics will be appreciated. Thanks for any input! Jeff:elkgrin:
I understand that J C Higgins built the boats that US forces used to get on the beach at Normandy. After the war, he went into business as a manufacturer of pleasure boats and recreational vehicles. Later he had a deal with Sears to use his name on most all their sporting goods. Later they used Ted Williams name. The title on my trailer says it was manufactured in 1946 and was listed at $395. Someone went to allot of work to make on of the beds and extra 10in. wide. The canvas was replaced at some point and only needs some tears fixed at the corners. I will have fun restoring it! Any advise on how to post up the pics will be appreciated. Thanks for any input! Jeff:elkgrin:
