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Written by admin, July 12th, 2009
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The Bookmobile construction team has been hard at work, led with grace by Jeremy Young of Young Massage. Jeremy is one of these multi-talented guys who is tremendous with his hands and healing by his presence. He also drew up and executed all the designs you can see come to life on the new photo page “Making a Bookmobile for you and me”.
We didn’t originally think anyone could board the trailer, given its relatively low head clearance. With a book retaining system on each reinforced shelf plus a carpeted floor, Jeremy has reversed that outlook. Kids up to middle-school height can now board the ‘mobile two at a time. There’s also a cool window box for the passenger-side exterior, the rear of which features a display shelf on which interior books can offer their cover art.
The ramp system is simple and elegant. A couple of steel hooks bolted to the ramp sub-frame grab a custom crossbar that’s been bolted above the bumper. When in transit, the ramp hangs from a couple of exterior loops and cinches down with wingnuts as well. After parking, the ramp will allow us to bring out the rolling carts. With a couple more items and a trip to the DMV, we should be all set for launch, hopefully just as our shipment of book carts arrives.
The shelving project has required several trips to various suppliers and more than a few afternoons. I humbly thank Jeremy for his energies and expertise! With partners like him, how can we go wrong?
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