Chevy Express Van Roof Extension

This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.

Chevy express van roof extension.

Our lightweight fiberglass one piece van tops are leakproof and provide more storage space in your van while maintaining its aerodynamics. Chevrolet accessories are dealer installed and covered by the gm 3 year 36 000 mile whichever comes first new vehicle limited warranty when ordered with your new express van. Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.

Van tops also known as high tops and or camper tops for vans make the movement of passengers and cargo easier when compared to that of a standard van. The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops. We put the studs on 16 centers with a 5 degree lean to make the walls of the extension match the curve of the van. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.

We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans. Contact us today to discuss your needs with a sportsmobile designer. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably. Part of the original van roof can be left intact to help support cabinetry and other structures that will be attached to the high top.

First step though is finding a suitable top. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. Choose from a wide range of packages and exteriors in the chevy express lineup of cargo and passenger vans with multiple configurations to fit any business. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. Building the extended frame. Cargo 12 passenger and 15 passenger. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. Express passenger van with 135 wheelbase available towing package and available duramax 2 8l turbo diesel engine. We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van. Most standard plans for the sprinter and transit vans can be adapted for the chevy or ford e vans or you can design your own dyo interior.

As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.