rokguys rock truck part2

[rokguy]

<P><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #808080">Ok part 2.</SPAN><BR><BR><SPAN style="COLOR: #808080">After<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: small"> finishing the sleeper basic construction, its time to move on to cosmetics and interior.<BR>The opening&nbsp;lifting rear&nbsp;door allows me to have the back open&nbsp;without effecting what I carry on the back. I built the perferated Stainless inner door to slide on a track with the lower outer stainless section acting as a bulkhead to restrain any loads of stone.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/littlpod2.tailgate_up-410x309.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>lower bulkhead under lighting door opening.<BR>The fitout of the sleeper was mainly done in varnished timber with fabric panels and polished aluminium ceiling. The sleeper is insulated&nbsp;using Tontine non allergy batts&nbsp;(Yes the pillow maker co)&nbsp;<BR>There are two SS solar vents in the roof one over the toilet comp, one over the gallette. and a large RV Jensen wind up roof vent. There is good standing headroom which was one thing I really wanted.<BR><BR><STRONG>The interior pictures need to be updated, these are first trip pics</STRONG>.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/gallete-406x298.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>gallette toilet comp&nbsp;to the left.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/lounge-405x298.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>5ft lounge along RH side.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/crawl_through_desk-407x300.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>table and crawl through, I pefer to walk around.<BR>The power system I have built in consists of two 100amp hr forklift batteries connected to a fixed 80 watt Canon solar panel mounted on the roof. The batteries are also charged&nbsp;via&nbsp;the engine using a isolator. A second smaller solar panel plugs into the system aswell.<BR>There is more than enough power to run the small cooler frig, flat screen TV, radio CD, CB, cellphone, LED strip lighting and a&nbsp;12v ASUS note book (reason why I bought it was Its 12v direct)<BR>The toilet was the usual Fiamma model but I use Zeolite in it to&nbsp;keep it sweet. <BR>(Zeolite is a natural mineral used to filter water and used to absorb smells in&nbsp;horse stables)&nbsp;<BR>My cooking is done on a modified butane stove as is now run on metho.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/close_up_side_view-402x290.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>After the interior was done and graphics applied<BR>Now comes the bling.<BR>The tray area needed to be finished with tie downs so back to the alloy supplier for some more polished marine heavy sheet stock. Sides over the tray are through bolted withe the back light panel fitted with LED tailights. <BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/temp_rear_lights_mock_up-398x293.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>This is the rear light bar in mock up.<BR>The tray was pretty well done now so it was onto the finer detail. I painted the gold / grey stripes on the truck myself and had a sticker guy make me my graphics.<BR>All outside lighting has been upgraded with LED including daytime running lights.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/littlepod2_at_belmont3-420x296.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>On the outside I have given it the big truck look with drop Texas bumper, polished acsent around the sleeper, Stainless wheel simulator dress kit, air horns, about 160 LED lights, Kenworth rear mudflaps across the back and mudflap stainless weights. Also fitted is a gooseneck hitch on the tray.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/littlepod2_at_gunderman-421x310.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR><BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/LEDs_at_night-413x305.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>Did I mention I like LEDs<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/killawarra_random_rubble-398x313.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>A new random rubble wall being built for a client.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/rear_view_ofcanno-434x306.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR>This is my other passion. I love my Cannondale Super V<BR><BR>The beauty of what I do is I charge to stay onsite building for my clients until the job is finished. That means I don't have overheads like accomodation,commuting back and forward. The commute is usually walking or cycling across a paddock or vineyard.<BR>The truck draws alot of attention because of the bling and graphics, I would say 40% of my work comes from the trucks look.&nbsp;60% my reputation in the industry.<BR>I've found the truck being opposite to stealth is a blessing, places I come back to always put the word out that the Stonemasons' back in town. Most towns treat me with a lot of respect simply because of my rare trade background. ( there only 250 of us in OZ and most won't travel.)<BR><BR>I hope I haven't bored you to tears by now. I thought I would post this to help give ideas to anyone interested enough.<BR>Geoff</SPAN></SPAN></EM></P>

 

[vokus]

You are the coolest person ever!

 

[Harmony Rose]

Awesome! &nbsp;Really loved seeing your conversion! &nbsp;Thank you.

 

[Les H]

As an accomplished stonemason, i can really admire what you have accomplished here. As a vandweller and traveler, doubly so!!

 

[cyndi]

rokguy, that is one great rig!&nbsp;

 

[bk2valve]

OMG!...I sound like a schoolgirl...OMG! but I love what you have done. Very professional and sano!<br><br>Thanks again for the photos and descriptions....<br><br>Cheers<br>Bri

 

[rokguy]

Hi everyone,<BR>Thank you very much for all your kind words, this is a great forum and some very nice folks out there.<BR>I&nbsp;mainly posted it to&nbsp;help anyone stuck for ideas, a push to get their ideas underway.<BR><BR>I'll let the dust settle before I do a conversion post on the other one. but here's a sneak peek.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Geoff

 

[KatnCarl]

The lift door on the back is friggin ingenious. Great looking truck!

 

[RAILROADGREEN]

wow rokguy, really nice work, a rig like that would make great advertisement for ya too?.anyhoo keep the photo's coming,fellow traveler gary&nbsp;

 

[Cold Brian]

I'm almost speechless gazing at your conversion, Geoff. Superb work!

 

[rokguy]

<EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Hi there everyone, thanks again for your kind words. </SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Here is some updated pictures of the inside of my little truck. </SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">The inside measures 5ft long X 7ft across X 6ft headroom. I based these measurements on the inside of an old L300 Mitsubishi express van I had as a camper years previous but wanted standing headroom with the width greater than length</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Geoff</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR>.<BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/sleeper_cab_1-425x313.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Gallette fold down bed above</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/sleeper_lounge-404x306.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">comfy lounge</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/sleeper_toilet_comp-351x471.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">toilet compartment and storage</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://stonemasoncarver.com/sitebuilder/images/sleeper_crawl_through-410x334.jpg" rel="lightbox"><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">centre table which folds up</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Attachment is truck onsite with finished granite wall.</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><BR>

 

[highdesertranger]

gday rokguy.&nbsp; nice work real clean.&nbsp; i really like your interior work looks professional.&nbsp; highdesertranger