Much of van conversion industry dates back to the earliest days of mobility
conversions, the chassis and the embailment programs over the years.
Over the past years Fords body was raised over the chassis with spacers.
Chevy's bodies were always attached directly to the frame directly with no
spacers. Conversion companies had only a couple of choices to choose from in
the
past years. Either the company had their customers purchase the van and turn
it over to them for conversion or qualify and enlist in one of the
manufacturer's embailment programs. Hence, when a company signed up with
Ford, they
stayed with Ford. Same would apply to both Chevy and Dodge. A couple of
years ago, Chevy chose to redesign their chassis/frames. Also the van and
truck
manufacturers had the fuel tank issues and crash protection safety equipment
issues. Also the manufacturers embailment programs have changed.
Today, much depends on the working policy and commitments of each dealer as
to how they acquire and service mobility vans. Keep in mind that the playing
field changes with each production year. A wise consumer is still the best
buyer.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 11/12/2007 1:17:22 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I think William is dead on here. There is a place nearby here that does all
kinds of customs for all kinds of reasons and I was talking to a service tech
while he was eating at the diner and he said he isn't a Ford fan but when it
comes to full size customizing the ford is much easier to work with. I
prefer the looks of the GMC or the Chevy myself. The other tip: gas prices are
never coming down. Get the smallest engine you can.
Has anyone seen the 4cyl diesel utility van from Mercedes? I think it is
selling as a dodge.
Whatever you decide, my best wishes are with you.
john
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