1940 Ford Ice Cream Truck

[Nosferatu]

I remember the old Good Humor ice cream trucks from my childhood and thought they were cool looking. After studying a few pics I started this one. It came from a 1940 Ford delivery that I used the rear delivery body part for another build. I had the cab and the chassis left and it fit the bill perfectly. I extended the cab slightly and scratch built the box from sheet styrene and tubing. Then I removed the cab roof but left the windshield frame. I'm not sure about the color yet. I know the usual color is white but I need it to be different. I think I'm going with the wheels in the last picture.

Thanks for looking and I hope you like it.

All constructive criticism welcome.

More to come.

Dave

[stavanzer]

I like it!

The wheels will look good.

Keep on Truckin'

[slusher]

Your ice cream truck is looking really good!

[rattle can man]

Mr. Softee trucks used a blue and white scheme. mostly white with a blue grille and lower body. But as far as I know, they used van-based bodies

[Zippi]

Nice idea there Dave.  That box came out really nice looking.  I'm diggin the ole Good Humor ice cream trucks.

[TopherMcGinnis]

I like it! I'm seeing pearl pink with light blue/white flames with sprinkles 😁

[Steve H]

Cool build so far David. I’m with Topher above 👆, I was thinking Tamiya light pearl red, which is metallic pink. Will you print some ice cream logo decals for it? That would be cool…

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for all your kind comments!

I still haven't made up my mind on the color but I like all your suggestions.

Dave