Astro Van Roof Extension

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

Astro van roof extension.

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. 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. First step though is finding a suitable top.

I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.

If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top. 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. The curve of the roof at the very end running the length of the van is more then i expected and looks like its gonna be a problem when i try to mount the first 2 4.