1987 GMC P35/P3500 Van

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1987 GMC P3500 Step Van Straight 6 engine Ice Cream Truck w/ large cold plate freezer

This step van has a lot of money invested, make your gain my loss. Just some dings, minor dents, one glass spidered on the drivers side windshield ( it's flat, relatively cheap to replace) and flaking paint because we used cheaper paint, inside and outside, because of its age. We wanted to paint it purple for the kids We used the wrong paint, because it it flaking off inside and outside. It also has a Straight V-6 engine that is not original, but no records for mileage because of the engine replacement was 4 years ago, low mileage, a few years ago. Straight 6's are work horses meant for heavy vending trucks.

The compressor for the cold plate freezer system probably needs a good cleaning, but I just tested it 8/2/2026, and when I started the inside temperature was around 88 degrees, after running it for almost 3 hours, the temp inside dropped down to 30 degrees, very nice.

It would need a good sanding and painting to your liking, inside and out. It also includes a music box and exterior music horn and slow for children sign. The 2 rear doors are stiff to open and will probably need new hinges and latches. It also has some hang up shelving to sell chips and snacks.

I paid $1700.00 dollars for repairs before it sat for the last few years.

The engine fired up right up after 2 years, only being charged 3 months ago. (also has a van power cut off switch under the hood to save battery power and help prevent theft).

But definitely needs a new radiator, transmission fluid and filter change. Will run strong again. Especially with the brand new carburetor installed.

After research the radiator could cost $200-$300, plus labor.

It has sat for almost 2 years in my driveway after leaving the garage for final repairs.

Here is what I have invested in this truck so far.

I paid $7000.00 for this step van, not including paint and other stuff.

Here is a list of things done before it was parked last 6/11/2024.

-----NH State Inspection-----$40.00

------Brand New Battery-----$220.00

------Transmission Linkage Repaired-----$400.00

-----Flash Fix Wiring-----$120.00

-----Oil and Filter Replace-----$100.00

-----Brand New Carburetor, $265.00 Remove and Replace Carburetor-----$100.00

-----Install a battery disconnect switch-----$110.00

-----Repaired the Manifold with a gasket-----$150.00

-----Used Tires Balanced and mounted safely-----$160.00

I will show the bill as well.

The truck dimensions are, width is approx. 81 inches, full length 17 feet, from behind drivers seat to back is 101/2 feet and inside standing room is approx. 7 feet high.

This is a great project for a home mechanic that wants an investment in their family. Can be repaired on my property after payment for a week to drive it away or you can tow it wherever you want.

Investing a few thousand dollars in this truck, could put the usefulness and reselling price way above investment money or keeping it for a family start up business.

I have worked in the mobile food business for over 25 years, hot dog cart, shaved ice and hot dog truck, etc. I am disabled now, and bought this to help my income, but can't right now.

The bottom line is the step van has good bones.

Let my loss be your gain.

Right now, I am selling this for $5000.00 without fixing the repairs need, but if I have to, in the near future, the price will change to $8000.00 to $10000.00 if I fix it myself of take on a partner. Thanks.

This Van is located in Nashua, New Hampshire