Friday, July 27, 2012

Vintage Trailer Painting

          ms daisy 018 (1024x783)  Driving Ms. Daisy, my 1969 Shasta 1400 trailer, came to me in October of 2010.  I wasn’t able to work on her until May of 2011.  I started on the inside. 
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She was pretty ugly.  Being a retired painting contractor, I knew just what to do….grab some paint and cover everything!
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So I got it covered…..didn’t I?  But I wasn’t able to work outside without protection from the elements…of which there are many in this area…always. 
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So I finally, bit the bullet and took her to a auto body painter.  I got her home yesterday and I am in love, all over again!!  I took out the wings, I got on ebay, (every Shasta needs her wings), and figured out how they could be attached and now she looks….well, ……..you tell me!
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23 comments:

  1. SheilaJuly 27, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Very Vintage Sweet! :)

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  2. Kay's flowersJuly 27, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    I love it! The wings make her. She looks like she would go flying down the highway in search of the "Sisters on the Fly". It makes me want one really bad. Your posts on your adventures with the "sisters" look like a hoot. Can't wait to see more. Have a grreat weekend.

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  3. Kay's flowersJuly 27, 2012 at 6:02 AM

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  4. sharnymcclarnyJuly 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Looks like you're ready to fly! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  5. JunebugJuly 27, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    The wings make her. Perfect paint job!

    Hope you are having more fun than anyone!!!

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  6. On the Road AgainJuly 27, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  7. Aunt MartiJuly 27, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Karen, I love Driving Miss Daisy! I've followed Sisters on the Fly, and you've now inspired me that *this* is my retirement dream!

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  8. Deborah HamiltonJuly 27, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    That looks wonderful. You picked good colors and just enough color. Now you can go show her off.

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  9. red.neck chicJuly 27, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    haHA! LOVE IT!!! No Angel is complete without her wings!!!

    Now... fly and camp and laugh and have TONS of fun!!!

    :) robelyn

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  10. JoaniJuly 27, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Love it. It is so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

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  11. ain't for city galsJuly 27, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Perfect, Karen!!! Just perfect...

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  12. KrisJuly 27, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Oh Karen!!!! She is PERFECT!!!! So perfect!!!! I love it...love, love, love it!!!
    Oh how I want one too, so I can come on your ladies only trips!!!
    Have fun!!! She's a BEAUT!!!!
    XO Kris

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  13. Nancy JoJuly 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Karen,
    Well now how cute is that. a PLAY HOUSE ON WHEELS. I love it. And you did a great job on the inside, really pretty. A lot of charm in a small space. Its all so perfect.
    Nancy Jo

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  14. AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Have fun!

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  15. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    OMG! She is a dream come true, and you can just about see the huge smile on her face!!!! What is her name???? I probably missed it looking at the photos.....I sure wish someday I could do this, maybe the next life...:)

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  16. DoloresJuly 27, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Inside and out she's adorable!!! I love the happy colors and the wings are perfect....
    Have fun!!!
    Hugs,

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  17. Farmgirl GourmetJuly 30, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    LOVE it. I can't wait to see your trailer in person. Love the wings too...it totally transforms it into a different trailer. Excellent color choices too!!

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  18. Charlotte WilsonJuly 31, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    She is just adorable! It is a wonder what a little paint can do!

    Happy trails!

    ♥charlotte

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  19. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I love this. What a great job you did.
    Cheers,
    Miss Ellie

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  20. Debbie DoughtyAugust 4, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    She looks awesome! Great job!)

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  21. Liz @ Quirky VistasAugust 10, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Paint, wings and vintage sweetness. I'm in love too!
    Liz

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  22. MicheleAugust 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    That trailer is now officially too cute to be believed.

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  23. francieMarch 10, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Your trailer is an inspiration to me. I am restoring
    a '67 Shasta compact.

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