Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:12:06 GMT

Thank you CCin I think I'm gonna go for it LOUD AND PROUD !!!

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (CCinNJ)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:06:36 GMT

It looks great!

The green color reminds me of the former Krave in Jersey City. Every time there was something written about Krave a picture of the truck would always be in the picture. You could see it from 5 blocks away...

http://wordsandsteel.tumb...-the-krave-korean-taco

It's only former because they did so well they have a restaurant.

Good luck!!

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:59:30 GMT

Not to mention my love for big cats...I have a couple big cat tat's well maybe more than a couple ....Thanks again any change suggestions are welcome

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:55:33 GMT

Thanks big poppa!!! I knew I could count on you.......yes there is, my style of cooking is sort of exotic and on the wild side (traditional cafe/street food items with wild twist to them) and I love the color purple so why not marry the 2....I still have to have the facebook, twitter, and website lines added.

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (Dr of BBQ)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:43:44 GMT

Wow! Very unique, and I'd think memorable. Is there a story behind the Purple Cheetah name? If so I don't remember. This truck will not be missed parked or driving down the street. Very Cool.

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:36:57 GMT

Ok I figured out a work around, here it is lmk what u guys and gals think:

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:31:04 GMT

Apparently I can't put the image in here because the designer has it on lock down so I can't share it.....any ideas on how I can make it public view in here?????

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:29:59 GMT

Hello all I have gotten a lot of things done over the last couple months and still have a ways to go I am in the process of getting my branding done and I need a lot of honest opinions here on this, please let me know what you think ( the green on the truck will be painted) I found someone to paint almost the whole truck for 400.00 except for the purple cheetah print on the front and logo which will be vinyl wrap for 6.00 a sq. foot:

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (Dr of BBQ)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:24:31 GMT

PurpleCheetah

Dr of BBQ

PurpleCheetah

Total breakers 10, amps 37 amps ( each outlet on own breaker)

"( each outlet on own breaker)" way to go you'll be so glad you did that down the road. Now if you put in enough outlets even for future use you did a great job. jack

DoB if I add more outlets now do I need to get a 125 amp box or try to find more circuits on a 100 amp panel ( before I install this one and have to take it out)? I would like 4 more

It depends on how many breakers your box will hold? Is it full or do you have room for more? Most people will double up on what they consider small usage runs, like several florescent lights can be on a single breaker because they don't draw a lot of amps. And if you do that you'll free up a breaker. But that said if you do that and you have a problem later (and the breaker trips) you'll lose power to anything on that circuit. That's why I think it's a good idea to have a circuit and breaker for each item or run that you have. Any decent electrician can ID what your bigger draws (amps) will be and they need to be on a single breaker. But again you can double up smaller usage items. Don't do it (double up) with pumps, refrigeration equipment, appliances that use electric for heat, like steam tables, microwaves, even a really good blender will pull high amperage when it is first turned on. But very low load items like a cash register, radio, florescent lights, and small signs, you may double up if you have too. Add up the amps those pieces of equipment draw and don't exceed the breaker limit. If you have the room, money and want to, sure get a bigger box with more breakers, but you don't really have to do that. If and when a breaker trips I like to be able to look on the inside door of my breaker box and know the number 14 is my cash register. And number 21 is my fresh water pump. And if I have a problem I'm only going to lose power to one item not the entire right side of my kitchen. But there are others here on RF that are much better suited at this part of your build than I am, so I hope they will give you a hand.
jack

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (chefbuba)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:30:33 GMT

PurpleCheetah

Chef how many amps are you running? do you have a microwave? I think I'm gonna have to ditch mine for a small conveyor oven

I think 38....
2 hole steam table, microwave, 2 door R/I, 2 door sand prep, hood, water heater, water pump, lights

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:06:05 GMT

I have another question, ok so the PVC that is sold is really cheap a T is like $1.06 home depot has a smaller version it doesnt say "PVC" on it, but "plastic" I like it because it is thinner and less bulky than the standard PVC piping cost more tho T is 3.17 each. Anyone ever used or seen what I'm talking about here?????

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:46:51 GMT

Chef how many amps are you running? do you have a microwave? I think I'm gonna have to ditch mine for a small conveyor oven

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:45:19 GMT

Not a problem with the pictures, I just need to find the plug I need, a door that fits on the bottom half of the would be drivers side door for gene venting/access, and find the plug I need to run to my panel from some store around here...I don't want to cut the hole to soon not having what I need to cover it. So hopefully I can get this panel thing figured out so I can at least get it mounted and wired up

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:38:06 GMT

Dr of BBQ

PurpleCheetah

Total breakers 10, amps 37 amps ( each outlet on own breaker)

"( each outlet on own breaker)" way to go you'll be so glad you did that down the road. Now if you put in enough outlets even for future use you did a great job.
jack

DoB if I add more outlets now do I need to get a 125 amp box or try to find more circuits on a 100 amp panel ( before I install this one and have to take it out)? I would like 4 more

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (Dr of BBQ)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:07:03 GMT

PurpleCheetah

Chef My generator is located ( will be ) under the driver seat in an unused wheel well ( put in by manu. in case buyer wanted driver door tight fit ) Panel will be behind passenger seat on kitchen side. generator generac 7500W, panel from home depot 100 amp...hopefully I didn't screw up when I didn't get the 125 amp panel

Oh man I'm impressed we need a lot of pictures from every angle.
jack

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (Dr of BBQ)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:04:56 GMT

PurpleCheetah

Total breakers 10, amps 37 amps ( each outlet on own breaker)

"( each outlet on own breaker)" way to go you'll be so glad you did that down the road. Now if you put in enough outlets even for future use you did a great job.
jack

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (Dr of BBQ)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:02:22 GMT

PurpleCheetah
Check out the interior of the RED KOI food truck built by Foodcarts USA
http://www.foodcartusa.com/customtrucks.html

Just about the coolest trucks I have ever seen. But our health department wants all ceilings in brick and motor, trucks and trailers white or stainless steel. But the color looks good on the shelves and railings.
Cool
jack

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (chefbuba)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:16:16 GMT

PurpleCheetah

Total breakers 10, amps 37 amps ( each outlet on own breaker)

That's right about where I'm at with 10 breakers on a 100A panel.

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (chefbuba)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:14:50 GMT

So you need to run cable from your panel to the generator compartment, that cable will have a male end to plug into the generator.
Now you need a 50A cable of "x" length with male and female ends to run to a shore outlet
Depending on what your power load is, you can use a 50A to 30A adapter and plug that into a 110 outlet.....but remember it will most likley be a 15 or 20A breaker

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:07:25 GMT

Total breakers 10, amps 37 amps ( each outlet on own breaker)

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (chefbuba)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:04:11 GMT

How many amps will you be pulling? How many seperate breakers?

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:56:42 GMT

Chef My generator is located ( will be ) under the driver seat in an unused wheel well ( put in by manu. in case buyer wanted driver door tight fit ) Panel will be behind passenger seat on kitchen side. generator generac 7500W, panel from home depot 100 amp...hopefully I didn't screw up when I didn't get the 125 amp panel

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:52:01 GMT

Check out the interior of the RED KOI food truck built by Foodcarts USA
http://www.foodcartusa.com/customtrucks.html

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (chefbuba)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:48:32 GMT

PurpleCheetah

chefbuba

You don't need to spend money on a transfer switch.
My cord is hard wired to the panel, it has a male end in it, that plugs into the generator when I'm on without power. When I'm plugged into shore power, I have a 75' cord that just plugs into the hardwire cord and into shore power,.....understand?

I do understand what you mean ( I think ) so I need to buy a cord 55-8817 for 144.00 direct wire it to my panel and plug it into my generator correct?

So what type of outlet do I need to have on the outside of the truck to plug my panel into shore power?

Wher is your generator? Where is your panel? How many amps?

You don't have to buy pre made cords, you can make them up yourself too. Go to an electrical supply house or even home depot might carry the cable by the foot, buy the ends make your own cords in the lengths you need.

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:45:44 GMT

That is odd that he made him paint it, I wonder what the reasoning was, the purple color is just more attractive to me than white powder coated alum.

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:43:54 GMT

Vic Cardenas

Is the HD going to like a purple colored anything in your rig? I know the PO of my truck painted the ceiling white, over maroon, because the HD made him.

Mr. HD Man here is concerned with the material that it is made of and not the color he doesn't have a problem with to much of anything it seems

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:35:12 GMT

Never Mind ChefB I understand what you mean and I see how it plugs to shore.

"I have a 75' cord that just plugs into the hardwire cord and into shore power"

So I guess now I have to return the panel i got at HD and get a different one

Thanks so much for the help !!!

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (Vic Cardenas)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:32:25 GMT

Is the HD going to like a purple colored anything in your rig? I know the PO of my truck painted the ceiling white, over maroon, because the HD made him.

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:32:03 GMT

chefbuba

You don't need to spend money on a transfer switch.
My cord is hard wired to the panel, it has a male end in it, that plugs into the generator when I'm on without power. When I'm plugged into shore power, I have a 75' cord that just plugs into the hardwire cord and into shore power,.....understand?

I do understand what you mean ( I think ) so I need to buy a cord 55-8817 for 144.00 direct wire it to my panel and plug it into my generator correct?

So what type of outlet do I need to have on the outside of the truck to plug my panel into shore power?

Re:Cincy Truck Build from Scratch I-yi-yi (PurpleCheetah)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:25:54 GMT

Dr of BBQ

"Purple colored alum for my ceiling " Whats next a disco ball? LOL
It's a kitchen not a fashion statement. LOL

"I feel like I live in home depot and at the metal supply store"

Boy I understand that when I built my trailer I would add the plumbing department at Farm Supply, Menard's, Lowe's, Cost to Cost Hardware, And the Zoning Department. LMAO. When I got done I was to tired and broke to open for a week. LOL

I'm a fashionista, LOL I do like to look good image is everything right.