Admittedly, an ice cream truck in Boston during the winter sounds a bit misplaced, but that's why we hope to convert this near "vintage" vehicle into a mobile mapping / podcasting studio.

http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/191345/

Until we write a business plan to raise the funds, we just need a temporary place to park this old neighbor for two weeks to two months.  The truck is much traveled and much loved -- think of it as the "Velveteen Rabbit" of ice cream trucks.  Some rust and needed repairs outside and in, but lots of potential to become at least as appealing as this Hug Mobile:

http://www.HugMobile.com

Ultimately, we're seeking 10 to 20 "Best of Breed" money-saving real estate web sites and local real estate partners (lenders, inspectors, closing attorneys, etc.) to cosponsor the truck and curbside seminars. Our goal is to turn any open house into a block party.  Details upon request.  

We'd love to get the truck on the road in time to serve hot chocolate at the Harvard / Yale Game and other tailgating parties but that's probably dreaming.  If we complete the makeover by Valentine's Day 2008, we've got lots of creative ideas and invite yours as well.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a design contest to turn this ice cream into a drive-by block party?

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Update:  12/26/07

Lowell Automative is estimating the cost to repair the ice cream truck.

NEXT STEPS: 

1.  Decide whether to repair

2.  Launch fund raising strategy

3.  Develop a menu of block parties and other special events

4.  Begin taking reservations for 2008