Sharkey's Housetruck

Inside, the living space is decidedly non-automotive. In planning the interior, I toured motor homes, travel trailers and yachts, and found the latter to be most appealing, although the end result would never be considered "nautical". "EarlyTwentieth Century Studio Apartment" would be the most acurate description. Nearly all of the furniture, fittings and fixtures are collectables. Wood, brass, natural fabrics and leather predominate. Use of plastics is almost non-existant. A Vermont Castings 'Intrepid' wood stove keeps away the winter chill, and multiple skylights illuminate my daily activities.

 

In the kitchen (sorry...galley), semi-modern appliances are installed, including a gas stove and oven, electric water heater, and gas/electric refrigerator/freezer. I even have electric lights (solar powered, of course). In this photo, the wood stove has been removed for the summer to provide a bit more elbow room for the occupant.

 

A large skylight over the bed allows late-evening astronomical viewing and an early-morning check on the weather conditions. The headboard is the music stand from a 1860's era piano, found nearly destroyed in a rotting barn. Woods throughout the interior include Oak, Walnut, Mahogany, Cedar, Redwood, Ash, Birch and Maple. Grandma Mace's quilt has since been retired to the cedar chest for safe keeping.

 

A view of the pilot house, er, cab, which is completely restored with custom upholstery. Note the dual shift levers, this rig has two transmissions, with twelve forward gears.

 

This is Prakash's first attempt at a design for the paint. I eventually convinced him to tone it down a little.