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cojer · 06-02-2011, 06:55 AM

let me first apologize for this post i had no idea where to ask about this.i have a welder friend who is also in the scrap business he called me yesterday he says you gotta come see this thing before it gets scrapped.
as far as i can tell from what i found on the web it's a 1944 shult luxury liner i'm in south central colorado....seems like a shame to send it to a scrap heap...anybody out there interested?...email me i'll see if i can get some pics today if anyone is interested

bredlo · 06-02-2011, 08:06 AM

That sounds nifty - you're right, it'd be a shame to scrap it if somebody wants an example of a rare brand. Handles, knobs, appliances, windows, drip caps, clearance lights... if nothing else it'd be nice to let some of its parts live on (assuming it has an organ donor card).

Al - K4GLU · 06-02-2011, 08:07 AM

1944? Built in the middle of WW II. I doubt it.

CanoeStream · 06-02-2011, 08:12 AM

Here's a brochure link from the Atlas Mobile Home Museum -- 1944 Schult Luxury Liner. Interesting statement by the owner of that webpage: "In 1944 Schult advertised that it was possible for those who were essential war workers to receive financial aid from the government in purchasing one of Schult's new trailer homes. All you had to do is go down to your local WPB Field Office, fill out Form WPB-3538 and let the government do the rest! "

If not here at AIR, I'm sure someone at Tin Can Tourists would show some interest. Any idea about whether this is anything above wreck status? Yes, pictures could help grow some interest.

**Kevin245** · 06-02-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Al - K4GLU

1944? Built in the middle of WW II. I doubt it.

Doesn't seem all that unrealistic.

1944 Schult Luxury Liner nov02

CanoeStream · 06-02-2011, 08:16 AM

Kevin -- Jinx! Owe me a pop.

CanoeStream · 06-02-2011, 08:25 AM

Here's a pic of a 1940 Schult -- a classic look! Other interior & exterior photos can be browsed in adjacent photos on this flickr page:

1940 Schult Vintage Trailer | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

mnmhays · 06-02-2011, 08:40 AM

There is one of these sitting at a storage facility near me...I was wondering what it was...

cojer · 06-02-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CanoeStream

Here's a brochure link from the Atlas Mobile Home Museum -- 1944 Schult Luxury Liner. Interesting statement by the owner of that webpage: "In 1944 Schult advertised that it was possible for those who were essential war workers to receive financial aid from the government in purchasing one of Schult's new trailer homes. All you had to do is go down to your local WPB Field Office, fill out Form WPB-3538 and let the government do the rest! "

If not here at AIR, I'm sure someone at Tin Can Tourists would show some interest. Any idea about whether this is anything above wreck status? Yes, pictures could help grow some interest.

thanks maybe i'll try to contact someone at tin can tourists if i don't end up adopting this thing myself....i should have a few pics by days end as well

cojer · 06-02-2011, 11:18 AM

she's rough and full of trash...a complete frame off needed but here she is

**Kevin245** · 06-02-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CanoeStream

Kevin -- Jinx! Owe me a pop.

Just add it to the tab for ones I already owe you!

**Kevin245** · 06-02-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cojer

she's rough and full of trash...a complete frame off needed but here she is

Rough but charming.

Here's a link to the mfg information from the TCT website.

schult [Tin Can Tourists Wiki]

If this was closer...

SJ1 · 06-09-2011, 06:48 AM

Charming indeed. One of those in original splendor would be grand!

It's great to see all these photos.

bredlo · 06-09-2011, 08:14 AM

Gosh, I'll buy that cute corner sink if it's headed to the scrap heap! Seriously.. lemmie know!

**Stefrobrts** · 06-09-2011, 09:19 AM

That's a pretty neat find. The exterior looks pretty straight. It would be a shame to see it get scrapped after all these years!

cojer · 06-12-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bredlo

Gosh, I'll buy that cute corner sink if it's headed to the scrap heap! Seriously.. lemmie know!

ha!! you'll have to fight me for the sink..i let the owner know what he has. and that he could probably get more for it if he were to sell it online somewhere....we'll see what happens

Gene · 06-12-2011, 08:32 AM

I wonder what the small porthole was for? It is on the right side of the partition next to the kitchen sink and is barely visible on the first exterior picture.

Some museums may be interested in this because of the connection between the war and transportation and temporary housing. Given wartime shortages, the trailer may be very basic.

Gene

Hueytownalss · 06-12-2011, 09:31 AM

That is a cool peice. Brad, I like that sink, too. Hope somebody can save this one. Wonder if its aluminum? A couple of the pictures appear to show rust.

Gene · 06-12-2011, 10:49 AM

I've seen sinks like the bathroom one in commercial buildings. It may not be original and the faucet is very likely to be a replacement. I would expect the original to have had two separate spigots. The same goes for the kitchen faucet; it is hard to see, but looks like a single spigot unit. Single spigot faucets were high end items in the early 1940's.

Gene

cojer · 06-13-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hueytownalss

That is a cool peice. Brad, I like that sink, too. Hope somebody can save this one. Wonder if its aluminum? A couple of the pictures appear to show rust.

sides are aluminum roof panels are steel