Chevy Express Van Roof Extension

Express passenger van with 135 wheelbase available towing package and available duramax 2 8l turbo diesel engine.

Chevy express van roof extension.

The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame. Cargo 12 passenger and 15 passenger.

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. Building the extended frame. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.

First step though is finding a suitable top. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.

Contact us today to discuss your needs with a sportsmobile designer. 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. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably.

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. 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. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. Our lightweight fiberglass one piece van tops are leakproof and provide more storage space in your van while maintaining its aerodynamics. See your dealer for details. We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans.

We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.