Went and looked at this oddity Saturday.
Could be really cool.

The top and side are removed as the wooden structure in the rear began to rot and fail, but the tin is still there. Some fabricating would be in order.

The guy is asking $2k but I think it could be had for considerably less.

http://s1149.photobucket.com/albums...iew&current=1948GMCicecreamtruck.jpg


Brewtus
1952 Chevy COE 5-Window, 1948 COE
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix in the 'Bucket

Use to have --'50 panel, '50, '49, '54, '51 1/2-tons.
'67 Corvette for those 'need for speed' times