Service Vehicles

[John Ross]

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Hi,
I looked at the PT Cruiser, and it seems to be a really versatile =
vehicle.
The seats can be removed or folded, and it has lots of head room. The=20
back door opens into the main compartment.
I took one for a drive, and because of the small engine, the noise level
was higher than I liked. It is based on the Neon, drive train I believe, =

which is a proven drive train. If I didn't like the vehicle I have now =
for
a service vehicle, I would have one in a shot.
I drive a long wheel base Dodge Minivan, with the back seats removed.
I use the anchor points on the floor, to secure a piece of plywood, and=20
secured to it is a cabinet that was a closet/ chest of drawers, from =
when
my children were young. (They are 40 and 38). I modified it to carry my
spare parts and tools. It has small parts cabinets screwed to the back,
and my collapsible piano tilter clamped to the side. A piece of pegboard
on the back, and some tool boxes, and plastic crates, and a =
compartmentalized
homemade suitcase for strings, in canisters, and compartments for boxes
of pins with a drawer for misc. stringing things.
When you have, as I have, a mainly rural clientele, you must carry most =
things=20
with you.
Oh yes, and lastly, I am left with a clear floor area of full width by =
4', with the
 two side doors. If I move a grand action, I just put it in a cargo =
blanket,=20
secure it to my two wheel hand truck, wheel it to the van, put the =
handle side
in, and lift the wheel side up and slide the lot in. When I used to =
carry the=20
grand actions, I had been known to get a hammer or two broken off.
Oh yes, that is why I didn't get a PT Cruiser, I like the vehicle I =
have.
It is my fourth minivan. I think the PT Cruiser would make a good =
service
vehicle. Get your company information, professionally applied to the=20
windows with the stick on reflective tape.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Farrell=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 2:44 PM
  Subject: Re: Service Vehicles


  Because my 18 year old car has given me a few troubles lately, I am =
considering looking elsewhere. I have never bought a new car in my life, =
and have long felt I likely never will. I would consider new, just =
because a reliable service vehicle is a necessity for me. The PT Cruiser =
is the first car I have ever seen that both looks kinda cool and has the =
??potential?? to be practical.

  Terry Farrell
  Piano Tuning & Service
  Tampa, Florida
  mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
    ----- Original Message -----=20
    From: Clyde Hollinger=20
    To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
    Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 8:55 AM
    Subject: Re: Service Vehicles


        I am toying with the idea of getting one of those Chrysler PT =
Cruisers as my=20
        service vehicle. Does anyone use one of these? How are they for =
carrying=20
        actions, tools, and all our "stuff"?=20
        Terry Farrell

    Terry,=20
    Why are you toying with this idea?  If it is because the PT Cruiser =
is cool and you like the idea of owning one, then you may need to make =
some sacrifices in its practicality.  I think it would be a showstopper =
to drive up to clients' homes in one of those, but for myself I don't =
really expect it to happen.  :-(=20

    Regards, Clyde=20


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