Transforming a 1963 Divco vintage Milk Truck into our very own Ice Cream & Gelato Food Truck

We are working with local mechanics and federators of classic automobiles and food trucks to restore and build the ice cream and gelato truck of our dreams. We have been in business for 8 years as of April 2026 and have served in the community's local events and weddings.  The vintage milk truck will be equipped to server not only ice cream and gelato but more of our full menu: Milk Shakes, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Affogatos, etc.. a full serving kitchen.

The milk truck started.. ah, well, at least ended-up, in a farm yard in Western Nebraska. 

Little rough under the hood you might say, well.. everywhere else as well:-)

Picking the Milk Truck up in Cheyenne, WY: November 21st., 2025

The milk truck, was locally owned and restored to it's current beauty by a great guy form Cheyenne, used locally in events for children and car shows as far as Windsor, CO. 

Only 209 miles home to Castle Rock, CO

Bringing the truck Home From Cheyenne

Denver traffic enticed us to stop at a favorite craft coffee shop for some brew. (we are coffee snobs now, first ice cream, now coffee.. what's next?)

It took more time to get home from the coffee break (20 miles), than from Cheyenne to the coffee shop (89 miles).. Ummm, this is why we live in Castle Rock and not Denver.

Demo: November 26th., 2025

The Milk Truck goes into the fabricators'' December 1st., 2025 to become the prettiest Ice Cream and Gelato Food Truck ever... 

Stay tuned! 

It is a lot of fun! It takes me back to my youth when I drove my Dad's 1964 Ford Fairlane, and my first car a 1975 baby blue Chevy Malibu Classic... they don't make them like they used to:-(  

P.S. I am a much safer driver now, than, then.

Progress as of January 6th., 2026

The serving window is 4' wide by 2.5' high is measured, and ready to cut out...

The floor has been cut out to increase the overall height of the serving space to 6ft 4 inches for a comfortable and safe working space.

On Schedule, More to come :-)

Progress as of February 14th., 2026

The kitchen is powered by a 10 kWH (Kilowatt-Hours) electric system with energy saving appliances and lighting.  The roof has been modified to complete the increased serving area height of the 6ft 4 inch tall working space.

The floor is being reinforced in preparation of the Diamond Plate Aluminum flooring.  The truck wiring is completed and ready for the stainless steel walls to be custom fit and installed. 

Same day as above but more progress!

The serving window is cut out and the 4 and a half foot black/white striped canvas electric awning is installed. We are going to drape stringed patio lights under the awning when serving, just like we do with our mobile catering cart that has the same black/white striped canvas material canopy.

Next week the stainless steel walls with the lighting fixtures will be going up. The following week, the appliances with custom shelving will begin being constructed and installed. 

On Schedule, Stay Tuned :-) 

Mobile Stainless Steel Ice Cream & Gelato Kitchen: February 21st., 2026

The stainless steel walls and ceiling with the 10 kWH electric system under the floor, the outlets, switches, lights, and the heater/air conditioner are all installed.

Next week the appliances with tables, plumbing, and shelving will be taylor fitted to the our kitchens' design, completed by Friday, February 27th.  The following week will see finishing modifications, the truck cab undergoing some repair, and a 360 degree commercial truck camera system installation that will complete the project.

We have scheduled a classic automobile painting company "Classic Touch" out of Denver for the 15th of March.  Gail is working with our wonderful graphic design artist creating a beautiful outside graphic design for the truck. See their work at: Prettiest Ice Cream Shop Ever  

While this has all been going on, I have contacted 41 venues for truck events with 24 confirmation, together with the permits and licensing completed.

Fun to see it all come together. Stay Tuned :-) 

Looking more like a Ice Cream & Gelato Kitchen

Appliances with Electric Generator are installed and powered up.

The kitchen finish date is Friday February 27., 2026. The cab repairs together with the 360 degree commercial truck camera system installation will start on Monday March 2nd., that will complete the project by Friday the 6th. On Monday the 9th. the truck will get it's 2026 Emissions Test, registration, and license plates. 

Can't wait to see the paint and graphics :-)