Is this a 1961 Overlander?

[Kirk T]

Is this a 1961 Overlander? I dont recall seeing wheel well openings shaped like these either?

[Colin H]

It looks like a 57 California built Overlander.
Colin

[CanoeStream]

I think Colin has it knacked. See 57Overlander

Slanted wheelwells are a clear sign of a California-produced model (from the Santa Fe Springs factory).

See the serial numbers for California '57 Overlanders at http://www.vintageairstream.com/arch...r/index.html-- "~6700 to ~6900." And then note that for '58s the California serial numbers start with 7000. Colin -- thank you! Extra kudos for checking in here at AIR.

[InsideOut]

This one actually shows the double axle with the slanted wheel wells like yours...

Shari

[Kirk T]

Hey thanks for all the help! Why do the 57 Overlanders serial numbers show 6700 to ~6900 if they actually go to 7000?

[InsideOut]

I would imagine the "~" means "approximately" or somewhere in the 6900's...nobody really knows what the ending number is.

Shari

[Kirk T]

Well I bought it. Wish it had all the original windows! Colin what axles do you recomend for tis trailer?

[Silverfoxrae]

Well, this calls for congratulations!!
Rae

[47WeeWind]

I really like that short rear window. It looks like a California chop job, but it was just those west coast factory guys being cool. Nice!