Custom & vintage
Custom Vintage Step Van Conversions
Vintage character. A business that’s entirely yours.
Make your next coffee shop, ice cream business or retail concept something people stop to see.
The Hudson Trailer Company transforms vintage step vans into custom mobile businesses, combining distinctive bodywork with a modern engine and transmission when you add them to your contract, and interiors built around your idea.
From the service window to the finishing details, we create a truck that carries your brand wherever business takes you.
Projects start at $120,000, before equipment and design.
Give customers a reason to stop.
A vintage step van brings personality that a standard delivery truck simply doesn’t have. Its shape, proportions and details become part of your identity—whether you’re serving espresso, scooping ice cream or opening a mobile boutique.
We build on that character with a custom layout, equipment and finishes that make the space work for your business. Think an inviting service window, thoughtful storage and a workspace organized around what you sell.
Classic looks. Modern power.
When it’s included in your contract, we install a modern engine and transmission, pairing the vehicle’s original character with an updated drivetrain.
That mechanical work is planned from the beginning, alongside the interior conversion. Your truck will still need routine vehicle maintenance, but its appeal doesn’t have to depend on keeping an aging original engine.
Find the right van for your vision.
Already have a vintage step van? Share photos and details so we can discuss its potential. Still looking? We can help source a suitable vehicle.
The right choice starts with your menu, equipment and workspace needs—not just the exterior. A compact coffee truck calls for a different layout than an ice cream truck or a mobile kitchen.
We’ll help you consider the vehicle’s dimensions, condition and room for the equipment before shaping the build around it.
Your business, down to the details.
Choose a look customers will recognize and an interior you’ll enjoy working in.
Custom paint, cabinetry, counters, lighting and branding give your step van its identity. Behind the finishes, we plan equipment placement, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and storage around your operation.
For coffee and ice cream concepts, that might mean an efficient serving station with everything close at hand. For retail or brand activations, the focus may be display space and the way guests interact with the vehicle.
Every choice starts with what you want the truck to do.
A clear starting point for your investment.
Vintage step van projects start at $120,000, before equipment and design.
Your final quote reflects the vehicle, mechanical and body work, equipment, layout and finishes. An in-person inspection helps establish the scope before we finalize pricing.
Typical projects take 4–6 months. Tell us your target opening date early so we can discuss the build and available schedule.
A 50% deposit starts your project. Your contract states your payment terms.
Plan the workspace before the build.
Your menu, equipment and operating location guide the design. Counter space, aisle width, headroom, water systems and power all need to work together inside the vehicle.
We design around the local requirements you provide and can supply CAD drawings and equipment specifications for plan review.
Considering those details early helps us choose a suitable van and create a layout that supports your daily service.
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Build the truck they’ll remember.
Bring us your concept, your style and the experience you want to create. The Hudson Trailer Company will help turn them into a vintage step van with a purpose all its own.