GM_Adaptations_Brochure _V2_PRESS_Layout 1 26/07/2016 13:59 Page 1 GET IN TOUCH YOUR LOCAL MOBILITY ADAPTATIONS SPECIALIST GM Coachwork Ltd, Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot, TQ13 0NX W gmcoachwork.co.uk T 01626 853050 E sales@gmcoachwork.co.uk GM Coachwork Ltd is registered in England. Company number 3548808. Registered Office: Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 0NX. VAT Registration no. 717 4445 31 GM Coachwork is a registered trade mark. Printed August 2016 VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS & MODIFICATIONS
WE ONLY WORK WITH THE VERY BEST OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER Established for over 28 years GM Coachwork is one of the leading vehicle modification companies in the UK and we re here right on your doorstep covering the whole of the South West. Whether you are experiencing mobility issues through age or disability there is a vast range of vehicle adaptations to help keep you mobile. The following pages will introduce you to a taste of how we can help you overcome mobility issues. However in order to find the best solution for you we encourage you to contact us for an assessment. Call us today. GARY ALBINSON MELANIE TARR GARY ALBINSON T 01626 855067 gary.albinson@gmcoachwork.co.uk MELANIE TARR T 01626 853050 mel.tarr@gmcoachwork.co.uk OVER 80 ADAPTATIONS AT www.youtube.com/gmcoachworkuk WE RE PROUD TO BE WORKING WITH MAIN DEALERS OF THESE MANUFACTURERS:
30+ HAND CONTROLS Hand controls are the most commonly used adaptatation. They encompass any hand operated control which operates the braking and accelerating functions of your car. n OVER AND UNDER RING ACCELERATORS n LEFT FOOT ACCELERATOR n TRIGGER ACCELERATOR n TWIST GRIP ACCELERATOR n WIRELESS ACCELERATOR n PUSH PULL ACCELERATOR n EASY RELEASE HANDBRAKE...and much more ACCELERATORS There s a wide range of accelerators to choose from including over-rings, under-rings, hand controlled and left foot accelerators. HAND CONTROLS One of the most popular adaptations the push-pull hand control takes care of both accelerator and brake in one device. BRAKING SYSTEMS Braking controls include floor mounted braking systems and lever controlled hydraulic brakes. OVER RING ACCELERATOR LEATHER TRIMMED WITH RED PIPING TO MATCH THE VEHICLE PUSH-PULL ACCELERATOR FITTED TO A LAMBORGHINI OVER-RING ACCELERATOR AND PUSH/PULL BRAKE EASY-RELEASE HANDBRAKE
3 2 STEERING CONTROLS From a simple steering ball to the drive-by-wire technology of the Paravan Mini Wheel, also known as space drive, there are many systems available to overcome most requirements. n LODGESONS WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM n LODGESONS BLEEPER SYSTEM n SMARTSTEER n PARAVAN MINI WHEEL/JOYSTICK n EXTENDED STEERING WHEEL n STEERING BALLS n STEERING PEGS n LIGHTENED POWER STEERING MODIFICATIONS GEARCHANGE AND ENGINE START CONTROLS There are several options to assist with gear selection, engine starting and changing gear. Our unique duck clutch modification is a fingertip controlled clutch which is popular with classic car owners. n DUCK CLUTCH SYSTEM n PUSH BUTTON START UPGRADE n PUSH BUTTON GEAR SELECTOR n TIPTRONIC SOLUTIONS n SECONDARY CONTROL SOLUTIONS THE WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATES THE MAIN FUNCTIONS REMOVE THE NEED FOR AN IGNITION KEY WITH A START/STOP BUTTON CONTROL PAD GEAR CHANGE SELECTOR
8 10 WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS, LOCKDOWNS & WINCHES We offer a broad range of options to keep your wheelchair secure in a vehicle as both a passenger and a driver. Using high quality restraints from the leading manufacturers ensures wheelchair passengers are kept safe in transit. Our very own Scoot N Stop is an automatic scooter lockdown to keep your scooter safe in the event of an accident. n FOUR POINT WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS n POWERED CHAIR LOCK-DOWNS n GM ELECTRIC WINCH n HOOK-I POWERED WINCH COMBINED SOLUTION n SCOOT N STOP SCOOTER LOCKDOWN LIFTS, RAMPS & DOORS From a manual wheelchair ramp to a remote operated tailgate and ramp combination there are plenty of solutions for a wheelchair passenger to gain access to the vehicle. We offer a range of passemger lifts and ramp solutions that can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles. n POWERED TAILGATE & RAMP n SPLIT & FOLDING PLATFORM LIFTS n UNDERFLOOR CASSETTE LIFTS n UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFTS n AUTOMATED DOORS & TAILGATE n DOOR STAY MODIFICATIONS n TELESCOPIC RAMP SOLUTIONS LOCK-DOWNS KEEP YOUR POWERCHAIR SECURE IN YOUR CAR VARIOUS OPTIONS OF WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS TO KEEP YOU SAFE SPLIT FOLDING PLATFORM LIFT FITTED TO A PEUGEOT BOXER WHEELCHAIR RAMPS CAN BE POWERED AND REMOTE OPERATED
4 STEPS From manual fold out steps to automatic steps there will be a solution for any minibus. As highly experienced minibus convertors we have over 28 years experience to draw upon to provide the best solution to make entry and exit as easy for your passengers as possible.. n CASSETTE STEP n AUTOMATIC STEP WITH DOOR OPENING n CUSTOM FOLD OUT STEP n EXTERNAL STEP n RUNNING BOARDS & BARS CREW VANS We can convert a wide range of vans into crew vans from adding seating in small vans to a totally bespoke solution including items such as washing and cooking facilities. n ADDITIONAL SEATING n LEVEL FLOOR INSTALLATION n WINDOW FITTING n WINDOW TINTING n CARPET TRIMMING n VEHICLE RACKING STEPS CAN BE BOTH MANUAL AND POWERED AUTOMATIC STEPS COMBINED WITH A POWERED DOOR OEM SEATS FITTED TO CONVERT VEHICLE INTO A CREW VAN CONVERSION INCLUDES A LEVELLED FLOOR
10 4 SEATING Seating solutions include motorized seats that turn out of the vehicle (see below), swivel base seats and six way powered driver seats to facilitate a driver transferring from their wheelchair. We can also seating to your exisiting vehicle - fixed and removable seats and tip and fold seats to maximise space. n MANUAL SWIVEL SEAT PLATE n SEAT CONVERSIONS n RECARO SPECIALIST SEATS n M1/M2 SEATING n TRANSFER PLATES n SEAT MODIFICATIONS n SEAT RAISING AND REPOSITIONING n TURNOUT SEATING SYSTEMS HOISTS There is a wide range of hoists from which to choose, from a mini hoist right up to the Milford Person Lift (see below). There are hoists capable of lifting wheelchairs and scooters from 80kg up to 200kg. Speak to us first so we can recommend the most suitable hoist for your car. n THE OLYMPIAN HOIST n THE EVOTECH HOIST n MINI HOIST SOLUTIONS n PASSENGER TRANSFER HOISTS n CAROLIFT HOIST SOLUTIONS n TELESCOPIC 120 HOIST FOR ESTATE CARS MOTORIZED TURNY-EVO SEAT WIDE CHOICE OF WHEELCHAIR HOISTS THE MILFORD PERSON LIFT HOISTS TO TAKE ALL SIZES OF SCOOTERS
VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS GM Coachwork have been carrying out modifications for over 28 years. From our purpose built workshops our teams of engineers can supply and fit a wide range of equipment to give you the vehicle you want. BOTH WILLIAM AND I WERE VERY IMPRESSED AT GARY S KNOWLEDGE BASE AND INGENIOUS APPROACH TO SOLVING PROBLEMS BUT ABOVE ALL I HAVE TO THANK HIM FOR HIS KINDNESS. PEOPLE LIKE HIM MAKE BEING DISABLED THAT MUCH EASIER, SO THANK YOU Emma and William Middleton
Vehicle Adaptations GM Coachwork VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS WINDOW INSTALLATION SEAT CONVERSIONS HEATED SEATS VEHICLE RACKING ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING n Air suspension n Audio-visual equipment n Auto headlights and wiper upgrades n Automatic fire extinguisher systems n CCTV n Camper conversions n Custom flooring Installation of windows into cars, vans and minibuses. Installation of additional M1/M2 tested seats and seatbelts meeting all regulations and guidelines. Convert any seat into a heated car seat to keep you warm on cold winter mornings. Custom designed racking to fit any van or vehicle. Range of work lights for mounting inside your vehicle to be used outside. n Grab handles n Harness installation n Intercoms BULKHEADS HEATING & VENTILATION HANDSFREE SYSTEMS BESPOKE FABRICATION PARKING SYSTEMS n LED daytime running lights n Ply lining n Roof racks n Tipper conversions n Tow bars n Van secure storage Fully bespoke bulkheads designed, manufactured and installed. The complete range of devices from air conditioning to fuel fired heaters for motorhomes. Wide range of devices to accommodate all types of mobile phones. We can design and fabricate parts for most applications from dog cages to surfboard racks. Rear view cameras and parking sensors, includes audio visual alerts.
AND MUCH MORE... This is just a selection of our most popular vehicle modifications. The range extends to items including the following: n Removable tow hook n HandyBar n Automatic headrest and backrest n Panoramic mirror n Custom bulkheads and protective screens n Protective screen n Custom pedal guard n Pedal modification n Pedal extensions n DVD screens incorporated into headrests n Glass roof hatch n Grab handles and rails n Driver heel support n Oxygen bottle holder n Motorhome scooter platforms n Parking sensors