Upfit Services

Professional installation of liftgates, racks, toolboxes, beds, power systems, and commercial accessories.

Upfit Services

Custom Upfits for Work Trucks, Service Fleets & Utility Vehicles

From liftgates and ladder racks to full service bodies and power systems, Matthews Motors builds purpose-driven vehicles that are ready to work — from day one.

Body & Structural Repairs

Matthews Motors delivers expert trailer body and structural repairs designed for durability, weather resistance, and fast fleet turnaround. From minor dents to full collision restoration — we’ve got you covered.

Services

Collision damage repair
Sidewall and roof replacements
Frame straightening and welding
Floor rebuilds

Common Damage

Impact damage from accidents
Cracked or bent frames
Rotted or broken floors
Damaged doors and ramps

Repair Process

Comprehensive damage assessment
Certified welding repairs
Structural realignment and reinforcement

Rebuild Options

Aluminum or wood floor rebuilds
Roof replacements
Door system repairs

Trailer Types Supported

Dry vans
Reefers
Flatbeds
Drop decks

Collision damage repair
Sidewall and roof replacements
Frame straightening and welding
Floor rebuilds

Body Mounting & Swaps

Matthews Motors provides professional body mounting, chassis modifications, and full-body swaps for cab & chassis trucks and vocational platforms.

Services

Professional body mounting and swaps
Chassis modifications for wheelbase adjustments
Lighting and wiring integration
Frame prep and bracket installations
VIN and weight certification support

Body Types We Install

Service Bodies
Flatbeds & Stake Beds
Dump Bodies
Dry Freight & Box Bodies
Utility Bodies
Custom Bodies (lube skids, cranes, repair rigs)

Chassis Modifications

Frame stretching and shortening
Axle mount relocation
Driveshaft realignment
Fuel filler and backup alarm adjustments

Use Cases

Body reuse on new chassis
Expanding body length for vocational needs
Reconditioning used bodies
Wheelbase reconfiguration

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

Professional body mounting and swaps
Chassis modifications for wheelbase adjustments
Lighting and wiring integration
Frame prep and bracket installations
VIN and weight certification support

Liftgate Installation Services

Matthews Motors installs commercial-grade liftgates for work trucks, trailers, and delivery fleets — tailored to your platform, payload, and operational needs.

Services

Liftgate installations on trucks and trailers
Hydraulic and electric lift systems
Replacement and upgrades of worn gates
Calibration and compliance testing

Liftgate Types

Railgates
Tuck-Under Gates
Slider Gates
Cantilever Gates
Van & Pickup Gates

Brands We Install

Palfinger
Maxon
Tommy Gate
Anthony Liftgates

Applications

Box trucks
Service bodies
Trailers
Utility vehicles

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

Liftgate installations on trucks and trailers
Hydraulic and electric lift systems
Replacement and upgrades of worn gates
Calibration and compliance testing

Racks & Storage System Installations

Matthews Motors installs ladder racks, pipe carriers, shelving, and interior storage systems for service trucks, vans, and utility bodies.

Services

Exterior ladder racks and pipe carriers
Interior shelving and storage solutions
Tool and equipment mounts
Bulkheads and partitions

Racks & Storage Options

Drop-down ladder racks
Adjustable shelving units
Custom drawers and cabinets
Contractor racks and utility baskets

Brands We Install

Prime Design
Ranger Design
Weather Guard
Buyers Products

Vehicle Types Equipped

Service vans
Utility trucks
Pickups with toppers
Cab & chassis builds

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

Exterior ladder racks and pipe carriers
Interior shelving and storage solutions
Tool and equipment mounts
Bulkheads and partitions

Toolbox & Equipment Mount Installations

Matthews Motors installs custom toolbox and equipment mounting solutions for work trucks, trailers, and utility bodies — offering steel, aluminum, and polymer options.

Services

Topside and underbody toolbox installation
Custom mounts for specialty gear
Drawer units and compartment boxes

Toolbox Types

Topside Toolboxes
Underbody Toolboxes
Crossover & Saddle Boxes
Drawer Units

Materials & Features

Steel (heavy-duty)
Aluminum (lightweight, corrosion-resistant)
Polymer (impact-resistant)
Locking mechanisms and divider inserts

Vehicle Types Equipped

Utility trucks
Flatbeds and dump trucks
Pickups
Trailers

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

Topside and underbody toolbox installation
Custom mounts for specialty gear
Drawer units and compartment boxes

Onboard Power System Installations

Matthews Motors installs integrated power systems for work trucks, trailers, and service bodies — including compressors, generators, inverter kits, and solar arrays.

Services

Compressor, generator, inverter, and solar installs
Fuel line routing and PTO integration
Complete electrical distribution setup

Power Systems Installed

Compressors (Mi-T-M, VMAC)
Generators (Honda, Onan)
Power Inverters
Solar power (Merlin Solar)

Brands We Install

Mi-T-M
VMAC
Merlin Solar
Honda
Onan

Applications

Service vehicles
Mobile repair rigs
Refrigerated trailers
Field operations units

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

Compressor, generator, inverter, and solar installs
Fuel line routing and PTO integration
Complete electrical distribution setup

Hydraulics & PTO Integration

Matthews Motors designs and installs complete hydraulic and PTO systems for dump bodies, cranes, lube skids, and vocational equipment.

Services

PTO and hydraulic installs
Valve banks, pumps, reservoirs
Dump body lifts, cranes, lube skids

PTO & Hydraulic Equipment

Transmission-mounted PTOs
Engine-driven or PTO hydraulic pumps
Directional valves, flow dividers
Dump rams, winches, hydraulic motors

Installation Details

Pressure testing and leak checks
Control panel installations
Load testing after install

Applications

Dump trucks
Crane trucks
Lube trucks
Refuse and hooklift units

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

PTO and hydraulic installs
Valve banks, pumps, reservoirs
Dump body lifts, cranes, lube skids

Telematics, Electrical & Safety System Integration

Matthews Motors installs and integrates advanced vehicle electrical systems — from GPS and ELDs to lighting, sensors, solar, and telematics platforms.

Services

GPS and telematics system installs
Camera systems
Solar trickle charge systems
Custom wiring solutions

Systems Installed

GPS tracking
ELD units
Camera systems
Collision avoidance sensors

Electrical Integration

Full DOT lighting
Strobe and work lights
Interior and cargo lighting
Trailer harness installs

Applications

Utility trucks
Trailers
Municipal vehicles
Service fleets

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

GPS and telematics system installs
Camera systems
Solar trickle charge systems
Custom wiring solutions

Branding & Paint Matching

Matthews Motors offers fleet branding services that integrate decals, paint matching, and visual ID packages into the upfit process.

Services

Fleet decals and logos
Paint matching
Unit numbering and compliance graphics
Wraps and custom branding

Branding Options

Decals and reflective striping
Color-match paintwork
Fleet-wide rebranding programs

Workflow Integration

Branding done during upfit or repair
Pre-delivery application
Coordination with leasing vendors

Vehicle Types Branded

Utility trucks
Delivery vans
Dump and flatbeds
Trailers

Why Matthews Motors

Certified upfit specialists
Fleet-ready install capacity
Custom solutions by industry
Full integration with bodies, lighting, and power systems

Fleet decals and logos
Paint matching
Unit numbering and compliance graphics
Wraps and custom branding

Pallet Delivery Bodies

Matthews Motors engineers and fabricates pallet delivery bodies for industrial supply, gas cylinder, and multi-stop delivery applications. Built to spec for Class 5-7 chassis with field-proven design features.

Platform Overview

Steel Frame, Forklift-Ready Decking
Full-Length Tie Rails & Rear Safety Chains
Liftgate Compatibility & LED Lighting
Optional Fold-Down or Removable Side Gates

Sizes & Compatibility

16’, 20’, 24’ Platform Lengths
Ford, RAM, Isuzu, Hino, and Other Cab & Chassis
GVWR Configurations to Match Payload Needs

Applications

Gas & Welding Supply Delivery
Industrial & Retail Pallet Distribution
Construction Materials Transport

Customization Options

E-Track, Liftgate Battery Solar Charging
Toolboxes, Tank Cradles, Custom Tie-Downs
Rear Cameras & Safety Systems

Steel Frame, Forklift-Ready Decking
Full-Length Tie Rails & Rear Safety Chains
Liftgate Compatibility & LED Lighting
Optional Fold-Down or Removable Side Gates

Makes & Models

Ford
RAM
Chevrolet
GMC
Isuzu
Hino
International

Vocations / Industries

Service Fleets
Contractors
Utilities
Government Vehicles

Upfit Services

Upfit Services

Custom Upfits for Work Trucks, Service Fleets & Utility Vehicles

Body & Structural Repairs

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Common Damage

Repair Process

Rebuild Options

Trailer Types Supported

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Body Types We Install

Chassis Modifications

Use Cases

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Liftgate Types

Brands We Install

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Racks & Storage Options

Brands We Install

Vehicle Types Equipped

Why Matthews Motors

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Toolbox Types

Materials & Features

Vehicle Types Equipped

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Power Systems Installed

Brands We Install

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Why Matthews Motors

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PTO & Hydraulic Equipment

Installation Details

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Why Matthews Motors

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Systems Installed

Electrical Integration

Applications

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Branding Options

Workflow Integration

Vehicle Types Branded

Why Matthews Motors

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Sizes & Compatibility

Applications

Customization Options

Makes & Models

Vocations / Industries

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