Bread Delivery Truck Converted Into Motorhome

Bread Delivery Truck Converted Into Motorhome BUILDINGS Houses 23-3-35 I converted a 26-ft. bread delivery truck into a motorhome complete with an "apartment" in front and a shop area in back. I use it to run my mobile repair business. The truck is painted red, white, and blue and has a big white star on both sides to make it look like the state flag of Texas. The shop area includes air and electric-powered tools, toolboxes, an air compressor, and equipment for plumbing, appliances, electrical work, etc. The "apartment" includes a handmade dining table with storage benches on each side that convert into 4 by 6-ft. beds; a 6-ft. 6-in. storage couch that converts into a 3-ft. wide, 6 1/2-ft. long bed; and overhead storage racks on both sides. The vehicle is equipped with a 12,500 btu air conditioner, electric heater, refrigerator, microwave/broiler oven, stereo, TV, satellite system, computer, Halogen interior and head lights, cellular phone, and CB radio. Power is provided by a 3,500-watt power plant that can deliver 220, 110, and 12 volts. I bought the truck for $1,500 from someone who used to work for Holsum. It's powered by a 306 cu. in., 6-cyl. gas engine and has a 3-speed transmission. The truck is mounted on a 1970 Ford 1-ton chassis and has an all aluminum body that's lightweight but strong. I installed radial tires which greatly improved the truck's fuel efficiency and drivability. The painting was done by a friend. This truck has brought me great joy both for work and play and is always popular whenever I show it at parades. (Terry Penkert, Penkert's Overall Repair, Box 303, Miles, Texas 76861; ph 915 468-5351)

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