Need your input, please, on conversion project

[Wildwood]

Last week I bought this '82 Chevy bread truck, in hopes of converting it to a "Yak Mobile." I would like to be able to haul a couple of kayaks in it, whatever I need for a float trip, and have room for a place to sleep in a pinch. It has shelves in it that could be partially removed to make room for kayaks. Maybe some more could be put on top. I am open to ideas . . . what would you do to make it a great boat hauler/camper?
Thanks.

Jan

[Dave Thomas]

Make it a 4x4! Way to costly I know, but a fun thought to entertain.

[Regud]

Talk to Paddledog! He has a nice one that he converted.

[Wildwood]

Since it's not a 4x4, Crane suggested a winch. (I drive a Jeep, so have a 4x4, but have not needed 4-wheel drive at any of the floats I've done this year.) The van is an automatic.

[Crane]

No, Jan, I suggested a rack on top! While I drive a 4X4, I rarely have found it necessary where I've been to paddle... I have wished I had more room on top, however, to load lots and lots of boats for a shuttle!! Crane

[okieboater]

another vote for paddledog

he has the ultimate shuttle vehicle well thought out
and
it is in action

[Wildwood]

Thanks, guys. PaddleDog is gonna send pics of his yakmobile.

Has anyone used a guy near Overcup who does conversion work?

[Dave Thomas]

I am open to ideas . . . what would you do to make it a great boat hauler/camper?

I'd give it a sweet paint job. Somehow incorporating paddling into the design. This being another completely unnecessary upgrade suggestion, but another fun thought to entertain nonetheless.

[Crane]

If you take Dave up on his suggestion, the best "Paddling Painter" in the ACC is Jason Mellor... He's done some wicked stuff on shuttle vehicles in the past! crane

[Wildwood]

I was thinking about somehow painting the bread truck, the '85 Toyota Landcruiser, and my Jeep in a kayak related theme. The guy who does my tattoos has been known to airbrush some pretty wild scenes.

Thanks for your ideas.
Jan

[gnick4]

Jan,
You have to incorporate the "rose colored" glasses somewhere in the design, along with your tat....
Gary

[Wildwood]

Hmmm, the River Rat tat or the wave/paddle one? I stole the River Rat idea from Donna's avatar of a beaver in a yak. I now have it on T-shirts, a coffee mug and postage stamps. I guess I must like it! :roll:
Jan

[gnick4]

Hmmm, the River Rat tat or the wave/paddle one? I stole the River Rat idea from Donna's avatar of a beaver in a yak. I now have it on T-shirts, a coffee mug and postage stamps. I guess I must like it! :roll:
Jan

Use both! Sounds like you are doing great. Zach and I enjoyed our float and hope to see you around.