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I have just recently purschased a 1957 Overlander in Central Texas almost identical to the one shown in the picture. It is VIN 6995, is titled as a 1957 California on tag. It is a tandem axle with the sloping California wheel well and appears to have electric brakes in front and hydraulic in the rear. I do not know if this is orginal. It has 7 panel end caps, the correct door latch for a '57. The Body is excellent, but the interior has been severly modified with cheap paneling and poor craftmanship. It has a rear bed with streetside kitchen and bathroom. It also has a fixed Aircraft window matching the front side windows located on the Curbside, just in front of the smaller rear bed rollout window. I plan to totally restore this one and need all the help from other to help me with bringing at back to orginal on the inside. I will agree that these two trailers must be very late 57's. Here in Texas this vintage trailer is very hard to find and both of them need to take that journey back to perfect. In Austin of the 10 best restaurants is an old vintage R.V. park that has been turned into a Retro Trailer park with outside patio surrounding by vintage trailers and Antique patio furniture. There is a 57' Overlander identical to mine on THE SHADY GROVE restaurant website picture. There is probably nothing man made that has the Durability and low upkeep as this type of trailer offers. I have had a Spartan Aircraft that I have owned since College and have never sealed the roof, painted it, replaced windows, or Done any of the things that that have to be done to a house in 30 years. They can not speak for themselves, but are mute testomony that they will be here and see 100 years easily. If any one can give me any more information on my trailer as I would love more information that experienced owners may offer. The exterior of mine is near perfect for this vintage, but I am missing the lower rear endcap molding at the bottom. Does anyone have any idea where I can find a replacement? Thanks for your help Steve
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