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Jennifer
& Russell Stott's 1968 15' Gaucho Project
11/01/2009
We have decided to sell our '68 Scotty. Interior mostly original. New tires and rims, new AC (installed under the back bed), all lights working including gas light, stove and heater work, new fridge (electric only), original sink, new fuse box panel, new center-mounted jack, new cushion covers on front dinette/bed (removable and washable), pole cot in place over front dinette, shelving installed in closet. Body in decent condition, scuff mark on right front side, all running lightswork, 2" tow ball, tows great.
Negative, small ceiling damage from old leak. No longer leaking. A few window cranks are broken but have vintage replacement window cranksthat will come with the camper. No canopy but outdoor fabric, poles and aluminum track included with trailer so you can build your own (we just didn't get to it). Never used the water tank though it is there (always connected to city water when camping). Exterior water cap missing. Door trim could use a paint job.
We had great family trips in this camper around GA, ,AL, SC, and FL this summer. Very comfortable for family of 4. We are selling it because we added a Great Dane to our family and there is no way we can squeeze all four of us plus 4 large dogs into our Scotty. It will be sorely missed. This is a grand camper ready to use, just too small for our now extended family.
Price $2300.00 Located in Fayetteville, GA
email rjstott@comcast. net or call (217)493-0488
As picked up in Pennsylvania - headed for Fayetteville, GA
The old tires - replaced after 30 miles
Original electrical box
Crumpled access door - will become the a/c vent
Obviously someone had sideswiped this camper
Rusty door jamb - will be removed, sanded & repainted
Lights & license plate holder need to be repainted & replaced
More damage - to front corner
Hitch needs work and paint
Original ice box needs replacing (wires are for temporary towing lights)
Rot & damage in rear - needs to be repaired
Peeling back skin to expose & repair more rot damage
Underside before repairs
New pressure treated support added to bottom rear
Russ starting work on the a/c
First attempt at a/c under the bed
Rear repaired and work great
A/C all installed - original grill with wood cutout from behind to make a functioning
grill
Drip pan out of sheet metal to fit a/c. Corners riveted
then soldered and then sprayed with Herculiner to make waterproof
Hole cut in middle of pan and tubing (drain) installed
New electric only refrigerator installed
Rotten area in rear removed & replaced with new wood & support
Both Scotty logos repainted and reinstalled
Sputnik at our maiden voyage to Amicalola Falls, GA.
Propane light works great!
Hitch cleaned & repainted. New safety chains, hitch lock,
propane tanks & sidemount jack installed
Rear access door refitted with vents for a/c
A/C didn't cool as well as hoped. Needed additional venting
and added a fan to help circulate the air. A small boxed area was added
for
insulated flexible duct and route through. Ductwork was then run behind
the refrigerator and into the closet area.
Electrical box moved to accomodate the a/c ductwork. Second a/c
vent added above the closet door. The a/c now works well enough
to hold cool in the direct sun at 100 degrees!
New vintage light added to replace broken one in rear.
A/C ductwork takes up small portion of the cabinet under the fridge
The refinished
sink and new paper towel holder
New curtains & curtain rods. Kids voted to keep the tie-dye on the back
bed as they said it suited the vintage look.
Hammock pilfered from another Scotty and installed over the dinette.
Cushions covered with Grandma's vintage drapery fabric.
Ready to roll!
Son & Sputnik in hammock
Two kids; three dogs - just fit!
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