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InsideOut · 02-22-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by silverwoman

Hi Everyone ~
It's a 1950 Schult and it looks like the 40's models also. PO primer grayed it but I want to polish it.

Are Schult skins aluminum or steel? I've not seen many of them, but the ones I have seen are painted...could be because they are steel? If so, they won't polish...not sure, just asking.

Very cool trailer regardless ~

Shari

silverwoman · 02-22-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by InsideOut

Are Schult skins aluminum or steel? I've not seen many of them, but the ones I have seen are painted...could be because they are steel? If so, they won't polish...not sure, just asking.

Very cool trailer regardless ~

Shari

That's a good question Shari. I've heard the roof is steel & the sides are aluminum but I will be picking it up this weekend so I'm sure there's a way to test the metal to find out. I plan on painting it but if it is aluminum - I would consider shining up a section of it running length wise. It seems like it's steel since it is very sturdy. I'll let you know what I find out.

worldinchaos · 02-22-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by silverwoman

That's a good question Shari. I've heard the roof is steel & the sides are aluminum but I will be picking it up this weekend so I'm sure there's a way to test the metal to find out. I plan on painting it but if it is aluminum - I would consider shining up a section of it running length wise. It seems like it's steel since it is very sturdy. I'll let you know what I find out.

Get a good permanent magnet (i.e. a strong refrigerator magnet or a rare-earth magnet, not some magnetized screwdriver), and see if it is attracted to the metal. Steel will most likely be attracted, with the exception of some stainless grades and some other alloys. Aluminum will not be, just like your soda/beverage can isn't.

Cool trailer. Either way, it would probably look pretty neat with a polished strip down the side. If there is no aluminum on it now, there is nothing to stop you from adding a polished strip for character....

ST131 · 02-25-2012, 11:18 AM

Congrats on a nice find. Schult is the oldest trailer/mobile home company still in business, and has a rich history. Schult and Covered Wagon were the first to mass manufacture trailers in the 1930's. I have a 1939 Schult in my collection and have quite a few ads and articles from that era but nothing from 1950. The following book has a lot of history on the company, mainly from the early years. A very good read if you're into early trailer manufacturing history. Wheel Estate: The Rise and Decline of Mobile Homes [Book]#.

silverwoman · 02-26-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ST131

Congrats on a nice find. Schult is the oldest trailer/mobile home company still in business, and has a rich history. Schult and Covered Wagon were the first to mass manufacture trailers in the 1930's. I have a 1939 Schult in my collection and have quite a few ads and articles from that era but nothing from 1950. The following book has a lot of history on the company, mainly from the early years. A very good read if you're into early trailer manufacturing history. Wheel Estate: The Rise and Decline of Mobile Homes [Book]#.

Wonderful info! I'll put that book on my wish list. I would love to see photos of your Schult. Have you renovated it?

silverwoman · 03-03-2012, 03:50 PM

I brought the Schult home today. Good thing we didn't have to get on the freeway for the 40 mile trip home. One side pushes in where there's no wood support, we taped the doors closed and drove very slow. It's all steel & there's some surface rust & least 1 roof area rusted all the way through. But it towed well & the axle is good & strong so I've been advised to keep it.
I found some vintage cabinet handles & all the aluminum rain guards & inside window trims are there. Well. I've got my work cut out so I'll check in from time to time if I'm welcome.

My trailer isn't an Airstream or aluminum so I'm not sure about posting here anymore except this is the best trailer forum I've found so far. Everyone is so friendly & helpful. I share your passion for trailers.

Be well - Jayme

I think I need to change my forum name since my trailer didn't turn out to be silver after all.

JimGolden · 03-03-2012, 04:45 PM

That is one SUPER COOL trailer! Don't worry about it not being an Airstream, or even aluminum...please keep us posted on it. Looks like you've got a really cool project here to play with. You could whip a super cool paintjob on it and never have to hang your head around a polished silver one. And, a little soap and water and you're ready to rock. No need to spend a month every year with the cyclo polisher!!

I loved that safari hut interior on that one above. I'd like to do my trailer like that. A lot of work, but man how cool!

Hey, on the paint, you could do Autumn Red and Metallic White, like Christine (the '58 Plymouth Fury)

silverwoman · 03-04-2012, 03:28 PM

I brought it home yesterday - just barely & it was only 40 miles but there is almost no support - the windows are barely holding it up & it bowed some more and panels separated. Good thing there was a rural back road all the way allowing us to avoid the 75 mph highway with semi's blowing by. Don't think it would have survived that. So thanks to my son-in-law it's home.

We were able to look in detail today to determine condition, issues, where to start, etc. Someone replaced some steel panels with aluminum but they were originally all steel. Here are some more photos I took today. We put a new stainless lock to secure it on the storage lot the will stay on it. I have a key & it was my 1st purchase for it. Really exciting so I took a photo.

Check it out & feel free to comment. It will be painted & I'll start a blog soon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7560018...7629513178485/

Still deciding on a name...I'm thinking Ellie May - my son-in-law says Phyllis Diller would be a good name.

silverwoman · 03-14-2012, 04:23 PM

I have been trying to decide on a paint color that would be fun & cheerful & still look vintage-like. The vintage colors are either pastel or 1 dimensional so a version of a 1950 color is the way I'm leaning & also trying to stay with a lighter color so I found this color & was wondering - for fun - what do you think about this color for my trailer? And - if you think there is something else you've seen that would be amazing - would you post a photo here for me?

This is a creamy butterscotch orange Sherwin Williams auto paint custom blend dubbed "Down Under Orange". I'm also trying to find out the formula & SW doesn't have it in their system or the creator doesn't want it to be shared. If anyone knows how to find out or how to create it - besides experimenting which could be costly - please be so kind to share some info on how to achieve this color. ps The young men who answer the phone at the SW distributors are very nice but an old timer who knows his stuff is where I need to go for info they just can't provide.

silverwoman · 03-14-2012, 05:05 PM

fast forward....
Just spent some more time making calls & found out it's a custom color made by the paint shop. They are willing to share the formula & fax it to my local SW store. There's a lot of pearl & metallic in this color to give it that look which makes it very expensive. I guess I could just go for the color itself but the pearl & metallic probably make the color also. thoughts???

mutcth · 03-14-2012, 06:57 PM

That trailer looks awesome. Looking forward to the progress on this one.

Tom

JodyoD · 03-14-2012, 09:30 PM

How are you going to use the paint? Are you painting the whole trailer? That might be ALOT of butterscotch! I LOVE the color. Just not sure you want that much of it... Might want to find an "inspiration" piece. One that has several colors (butterscotch included) and put something together from that.
Do you have the inside soft goods picked out (i.e. draperies, cushions, etc..).
Don't you just love this planning stage?!

keep posting! We're all watching!!!

silverwoman · 03-14-2012, 11:13 PM

I'm having so much fun looking at restored trailers for ideas. I absolutely adore the butterscotch color but my son is not a fan and since it will be his someday, I want to do something he likes. I might have begrudgingly agree with both of you ~ it might look like a giant pumpkin rolling down the road if I do that. He thinks I should go with a robins egg blue or teal. He says silvers & reds don't hold up & dark colors show every little scratch. White or silver on the roof would be 50's era & following the top seam line. The trailer was gutted when I bought it so there's no templates but I'd love to do the interior in birch and stay with the vintage look to help retain the the rich history and honor the period in time. We getting ready to strip the primer and start on the interior. The look in this photo is close to what I want to do. I'll stay away from curtains, instead go with wood or aluminum blinds. Stainless steel back splash and period correct Marmoleum for the floors and wood for a table that folds into the wall. One thing I decided I don't want to live without is a small bathtub which I know is not practical so it might come down to just a wet bath shower. I have a 30 gallon fresh water tank already & I'm searching for vintage looking exterior lights. Someone said I could have the original locks re keyed by a locksmith so that would be great if possible but some extra brake & tail lights are in order for safety so that changes the original a bit also...an updated vintage look including a disappearing flat screen TV so it doesn't detract from the vintage feel when inside. Thanks for your comments ~ it really helps to hear what other people think.

silverwoman · 03-17-2012, 10:58 AM

I found Baltic Birch for only $16 for 5x5 sheet! I'm so relieved it will not cost as much as I thought. Now I need to figure out how many sheets I need. I'm thinking at least 25 for a 8x26 interior.

If anyone knows how to get a bathroom like this, could you let me know? I think it's custom made but I'd like to try to do this for my trailer. I looked but couldn't find ~ might need to contact the restoration company who did the trailer.

I'm still deciding on the paint colors. I knew my son didn't like pumpkin when we painted our interior of my home. I like many colors that's why it's hard to decide. We ended up with deep turquoise accent walls, gray living/dining & bright yellow kitchen with ultra pure white trim. Should have known he wouldn't go for the Butterscotch and I'm still drawn to warm colors like red & orange. LOL He kids me about it all the time. I think he's right about the a blue being a good exterior color.

I also bought two 55 gallon water barrels for only $5 each and a vintage mountable swing lamp for my trailer for $1 yesterday. Considering curtains or blinds. Blinds have a clean tailored look & curtains offer more privacy and warmth. I'll be doing my own upholstery & textiles since I sew like a pro.

I will have a new slide in propane cook top - no vintage stove. We'll refit a vintage refrigerator door on a new fridge so looking for a door. I decided to have the air conditioning on the floor under the frame of a build in instead of on the roof - saw a smart design for this. Solar panels on the roof. Catalytic heater although a wood stove would be cool but expensive to buy plus some other drawbacks to that idea. Tank less water heater & tongue mount generator next to the propane tanks. Just to mention a few things I have planned.

Any ideas where to a bathroom like this please let me know.