GM / General Motors: Van modification for wheel chair

I would you suggest you contact a Ford dealer, the converters
prefer the Econoline as sturdy enough for that type of
conversion. Speak to the Sales Manager or preferably the Fleet
Sales Manager. I was once Group Sales Manager for an east cost
megadealerships company. At the time Ford paid up to 1,000
toward a conversion under its 'mobility program,' as well as
selling the vehicle under its discounted 'X' plan. I'm sure
today they pay even more. Ford has a list of converters located
throughout the country. There is a converter in the Mt. Pocono
area of Pennsylvania that does wheel chair conversion, lowering
the floor and using a powered ramp. They can even build a
conversion that enables a wheelchair bound person, with only the
use of one hand, to drive the van. Contact me privately if you
wish at com. Specify 'Conversion Van' since
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mike hunt



NOSPAM wrote: 

Au contraire mon ami! Both the Safari and the Savanna are popular conversion
vehicles for wheelchair access and the converters have no preference of Ford
over GM or vice-versa. They will convert any make or model that is suitable.
Many cab companies are running the Safari with wheelchair access, so they
must know something that you don't! I would suggest to Mnn that he/she check
with several cab companies and check out their wheelchair accessible
vehicles. By the way Mnn, GM used to actually give a significant discount to
anyone purchasing a van for conversion to wheelchair access. I'd suggest
that check with your local dealer to see if a discount is still available.
This would suggest that normal warranty would apply.

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Go talk to the dealer. Most of them will know of an upfitter who will do
the entire process, then you pick up the vehicle at the dealer just like
a conversion van. If done by a good shop there will be no problems and
in actuality the van will probably be stronger than stock.
Warranty usually is not affected by the work, however the specific
converted parts will be covered by the upfitter company.

--
Steve Williams
Fort Plain NY

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Thanks for the input

Mnn
"Steve W." <org> wrote in message
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I'm well aware that GM and Chrysler offer mobility programs, we
sold all brands. The reason I suggested Ford was because their
rebate was greater and Ford is the only one that offered an 'X'
plan discount price to individual buyers. The cost of the
conversion, of the type I was referencing, can run from ten to
over twenty thousand dollars. Any cost savings is important.
I'm not looking to debate the point. You may not believe
converters prefer the Econoline, you are free to believe what you
wish. Perhaps if will just look around you it will become quite
apparent that they do. If you even saw one in a converters shop
with the roof removed, to install an elevated roof, it would
become obvious why they do. The fact remains seven out of ten
conversion sold today are on the Econoline chassis because of its
construction..


mike hunt



Sting Ray wrote: 

<com> wrote in message
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What I really find odd is that I have never, ever seen a Ford conversion,
yet I have seen many cab companies and nursing homes using the Safari. I
have also seen the older Pontiac Transports converted, but never a Ford.
Perhaps different vehicles are more popular in different geographic
locations. Mike, would you have a link to a company that converts Fords? I'm
not questioning your integrity, I have just never seen a Ford conversion.

A full list sound be several pages long

Examples

Conversion Companies

Centurion
Explorer

Google search stating 'A' to 'Z'

Access Development
Access Industries, Inc
Access Mobility Systems
Access Vans of Louisiana, Inc.
Adaptive Mobility Equipment, Inc.


Sites

http://www.superiorvan.com
http://www.conversion-vans.net/mobility-vans.htm
http://www.conversion-vans.net/van-conversion-links
http://www.centurionvehicles.com/rockwood/rkwdmobility.htm


mike hunt



Sting Ray wrote: 

<com> wrote in message
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Mike, thanks for the links. Unfortunately all the links only showed GM &
Chrysler van conversions. Are you aware of any Ford wheelchair conversion
sites?