This HVAC company downsized its service vehicles from traditional cargo vans to the Scion xB without a technicians revolt.
HVAC Company Downsizes to Scion xB
Rear shelving units were built using most of the existing bolt holes to secure them.
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Cargo boxes were added to the roof to ease the storage burden.
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To protect resale value, technician Chris Cross uses tin foil covers the door panels.
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When owner Gordon Payne of the E.L. Payne Company first saw the Scion xB it reminded him of a mini version of a 1950’s milk or bakery truck.
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Every inch of space is accounted for. Packing filters is a special challenge.
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Technician Chris Cross aided the conversion process.
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Cross customized his vehicle by installing a tightly packed and labeled network of containers.
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Payne decided to capitalize on the retro theme and got his brother, a graphic artist, to come up with an eye-catching design to complement the company’s traditional color, Omaha Orange.
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