Econoline roof fairing?

[fjefman]

Not sure if that is what they are called, but basically I’m in the mid stage of building my ideal rig out of a E-450 cutaway chassis.

One of the things that I’d like to do with this rig is cut some of the roof above front seats. I’m looking for options for a fairing that fits the curves of the roofline and can attach to the over cab box.

I know I’ll have to modify it a bit to fit my application, but I’m having no luck finding any type of fairing.

Is it called something else?

Anyone have a lead on where all of the upfitters are getting theirs?

 

[HWY395ghost]

Pics would be helpful.

 

[fjefman]

Basically the fiberglass (I assume) piece above the cab on this rig.

2003 E450 ERV Overland- this truck is a unicorn $100k

2003 E450 former RedCross ERV meaning no bodies and no idle time. Over a year in building this truck and she is amazing. 38k on the legendary 7.3 powerstroke diesel V8. The engine has been fully serviced and the entire fuel system replaced/ tank re-lined etc. Built only using the best parts...

forum.expeditionportal.com

There are so many different sizes and shapes and for the life of me I can’t find any for sale as a standalone piece.

 

[ITTOG]

I would call that a wind deflector.

 

[86scotty]

I'd talk to some of the truck body companies. Surely they have a supplier for these, I doubt they make them themselves.

Fiberine maybe? They are the ones that make almost all of the legacy van fiberglass roofs used in every industry.

But, I would strongly caution against cutting out the B-pillar cross support in a van. I've never seen this done and I would think that it would compromise front occupant safety/cab strength in a big way.

 

[RVflyfish]

But, I would strongly caution against cutting out the B-pillar cross support in a van. I've never seen this done and I would think that it would compromise front occupant safety/cab strength in a big way.

I’ll emphasize this. If you check the Ford Body Builder’s handbook it will show you where you can cut. In front of the B-pillar is not approved.

 

[fritz]

Not sure if that is what they are called, but basically I’m in the mid stage of building my ideal rig out of a E-450 cutaway chassis.

One of the things that I’d like to do with this rig is cut some of the roof above front seats. I’m looking for options for a fairing that fits the curves of the roofline and can attach to the over cab box.

I know I’ll have to modify it a bit to fit my application, but I’m having no luck finding any type of fairing.

Is it called something else?

Anyone have a lead on where all of the upfitters are getting theirs?

Nosecone

Truck Body Models

www.nosecone.com

 

[jronwood]

I grabbed one from a local junk yard. $50.

 

[fjefman]

@jronwood good find. How difficult was it to remove? How do you plan on using it?

 

[jronwood]

I could NOT get it off the box, so I cut that joint as close to box as possible with a grinder and thin kerf cutoff wheel. The front stainless rivets to cab above the windshield I ground flush , then popped with little wonder bar. I plan on using Locktite Premium caulk/glue ($12-13 tube). It's available at Lowes in caulking section. The stuff is CRAZY strong. I used it to bond warped stainless to wood and MAN its strong. I have 1/4"x 2" excess bead here and CANNOT break it in half.