My question to you guys is:
Can anybody help me find a Rod/customizer
in the feild of wheelchair lift/handicapped
equipment? I've got the Cash but want more than just a conversion van...im spending over $35,000
just for stock GMC...can you guys help with
links/info???
thanks GORDY

i am an auto upholsterer with past experience in van conversions.but if you want a reputable handicap conversion company...contact:Van City in Lancaster,N.Y.(just outside of Buffalo)they are very skilled at this trade,& they're not novices.(i am not affiliated with this company)
Don DeVore/Vintage Auto Upholstery

Thanks Vintage...
But im looking for something WAY TRICK.
Maybe a Glass Sedan delivery package---30s,40s
type of costom with all the modern "Bells and whistles"I dont put many miles on per year and i already have a conv. van. Just something nice to show off with----i like car shows and swap meets
but here in WI. i cant find a builder with knoledge of my needs............

I don't know if you've ever heard of Jim Bailie of Bailie Customs (he's built some great customs including "Nadine - (best of friends at the Merc Deuce a few years ago) and others, But he built a 38 Lincoln Zephyr 4 door convertible for another friend of mine that's wheelchair bound. It's the neatest thing I've ever seen - the two doors on the driver's side open together hydraulically, and the platform rotates out and down for Larry to run his wheelchair in. The hand controls all work perfectly. The floor is completely flat - The rod is powered by one of those v6s out of one of those hi performance S10s that were out a few years ago - front wheel drive. If you want more info, I'm sure Larry or Jim would be happy to help. I'll try to get a pic, and post it at my album if you want.

Hay "47" thanks for your time!
send what you can E-mail addys
Links whatever you can.
I had no idea this project would be so
hard to research.

Hey danker, where in Wisconsin are you from?

Try looking at <a href="http://www.decorides.com" target="_blank">www.decorides.com</a> , they produce Lincoln Zephyr sedan delivery package that is front wheel drive and originall designed to carry a Harley. They can build the unit (in New Jersey) or recomend someone in your area. You might contact Street Rodder Magazine, if memory serves correctley they had a feature on a mid 30's Dodge humpback panel that was used by someone confined to a wheelchair. I think the rear door was hinged at the bottom and became a ramp. I can try and find the article if you need it.

I'll talk to Jim - see if he has any pics.

Way cool! thanks guys! that sedan delivery package
sounds T!Tz--im on it like "a bum on a bologna
sandwich"---V-6,front auto is the idea! W/way cool
paint and goodies! im shopping though,,keep the ideas
coming!-------I knew I found the right place for help! TY again!

Hunt sober,Drive sober.

HAY--------1 meancuda !
I'm here in west centrel Wisconsin, U.S.A. #1
Missippi River runner!
the land of large blondes and big bluffs.
Hot car maniacs,,that deal with salt ridden tin. And fram truck mills..

Hay CUDDA! 1 more time..
I should post this in the "want ads" But!
We have a "69" 300 conv. 440 package. Sleeping
in my brothers yard..Mint mill & dana set-up,
but topless and raw tin.--original piece..
Just a thought!

danker-
Sounds like a pretty sweet sleeping setup you have! I'm over in the EC/La Crosse area. I'd be happy to check around and see if I can find a custom place that does good work.

I'm new to this board,so I'm asking, if Jim has some digital pics of this car, can they be posted here?

Danker - if you'll give me your E Mail address, I'll send you some pics of Larry's Lincoln. It's the perfect conversion for you. I doubt if Jim would want to do another one - the time he spent on this was incredible, but the idea's there for you to copy. fivespoke47@hotmail.com

Hay "47"...
I sent you my addy via hotmail..
anybody can e-mail me at: danker60@triwest.net
I checked out that Lincoln Zepher,,,way cool
but will need more head room and that baby
is chopped! from pavement to roof line it's
like only 45" --so cool-- butjust a tad too low!