Professional Express/Econoline Builders?

North

Observer
I know this forum trends towards DIY, but I'm in a weird spot and am looking for reputable van builders that work on low roof cargo vans like the Express and Econoline.

I previously owned a 2008 Express AWD that I converted myself (using a lot of info from this forum). This van was unfortunately destroyed by the Marshall Fire (Boulder, CO) in late December of last year.

I'm considering replacing it, but no longer have the tools or time to do so myself, and am instead looking for a van builder (or builders) that can help me do 2 things:
1) Give me some ballpark idea of what the old one was worth. I have numbers in my head, but need more substantial basis to make my case to the insurance company.
2) Price a new build, so I can determine if replacing it after settling with insurance is possible.

Companies I've talked to so far are reluctant to help with #1. In my view #2 + with depreciation added is essentially the same thing. Either way, if you've come across companies that know low roof vans, post up!
 

b. rock

Active member
If you're on the front range, aren't there van builders by the dozen? Although probably more sprinter/transit/promaster focused. Timberline and CCV would be where I started though.
 

marret

Active member
@North, why don’t you look for vans for sale that are configured like your’s? That should help you establish value.

Maybe the SMB site can help you determine what it would cost to convert another van:
SMB pricing
 

86scotty

Cynic
Not close to you physically but Van Specialties in Portland (area) comes to mind. They have been building all kinds of vans for many, many years.
 

RVflyfish

Fishing is life. The rest is details.
I believe GTRV in Sebastopol CA does custom convo work on these vans
GTRV stopped doing Econolines a few years ago. Unfortunately. I live nearby and try to convince them, but they don’t even have the mold for the top anymore.
 

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