Or how about a milk delivery truck? Well, now we do! We have always idolized these vehicles when we would go to car and truck shows. For several years now we have been trying to acquire our friend's Divco. However, he has not wanted to part with it, despite the fact that it hadn't been worked on much since he acquired it from a mutual friend. A couple of days ago, Burt and Dave came to an agreement to be partners in this classic delivery truck. We can store it here in one of our sheds and then Dave will have a project for next year. It will be made to run and drive to local shows, but they intend to keep it original to showcase the dairy lettering. My idea is to clear coat it to keep its current patina, like a rat rod, which will also help it not to rust anymore. We shall see how this project progresses!
Today it arrived on a trailer for winter storage, and the New Holland was ready to assist as needed. As for the motorcycle in the back of our Sport Track truck? That is Dave's latest project, a Honda Trail '212' which is great story for another post.
Hey, birthday greetings from the Ruhl's in Williamsport, PA! Looks like you have Arnie's Divco! I tried to get it years ago but he wouldn't part with it. I heard later that Bert got it. It's a great idea to clear coat it to preserve the lettering and the history. I have a few Barbera's Dairy pencils around here, I'll see that you get them. I follow Schenectady history - photos and discussion on FB. They recently had a thread on old Schenectady dairies. Take good care of the Divco! Tough year down here. Both my parents passed on at 91 within two months of each other. I had to sell cows due to the prolonged drought - no grass, no hay. The pandemic grinds on. Luckily we are both still employed! 2021 will be better. Take care, Chip & Judy Ruhl
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