Fabrication Shops
Peoria-area shops capable of welding and finishing the 80/20 aluminum interior frame.
Research on Peoria-area metal fabrication shops that can build the 80/20 T-slotted aluminum interior frame for the E350 shuttle bus conversion. The frame holds insulation, provides mounting points for walls/ceilings/windows, and serves as wire raceway. See Insulation & Frame for the full build-out spec.
1. Rodenkirk Weld & Fab — Best Match
- Address: 26011 N 94th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85383
- Phone: (623) 298-9816
- Services: Custom fabrication, custom parts, general machine/welding job shop, mechanic shop, off-road shop, portable welding service
- Verified: 2026-09-24 (movebumpers.com fabricator directory). Note: address is a residence — home-based shop.
- Why they fit: Full-service fab shop, handles custom parts and structural work — exactly what you need for an 80/20 interior frame on a shuttle bus
- Status: Top recommendation
2. Tearitup Fab
- Address: 6703 W Sierra St, Peoria, AZ 85345
- Phone: UNVERIFIED — (903) 900-3858 in doc belongs to painting businesses (Taylor’s Painting TX, Dos Bros Painting), not this shop. Book via IG DM @tearitup_fab / @tearituptom (Thomas Taylor)
- Services: Custom welding and metal fabrication, automotive fabrication, complex welding, brackets, gussets, chassis reinforcement plates
- Why they fit: Precision-built custom work, handles automotive/shuttle projects
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8–5 (verified, Nextdoor)
3. Kevin McMullen Fabrication & Transaxles
- Address: 8901 N 79th Ave, Suite 102, Peoria, AZ 85345
- Phone: (602) 402-6215 (cell) — shop line (623) 889-0233 (verified, kevinmcmullenracing.com)
- Services: Off-road fabrication, transaxles, vehicle enhancements, magnaflux inspections, racing consultations
- Note: Very busy shop, turnaround can be long. Call first. Hours 8–5 Mon–Fri.
Also Worth Checking
4. Alexander’s Fabrication
- Address: 11639 N 81st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
- Phone: (602) 512-5921 — NOT (623); verified Yelp/Nextdoor/Yahoo
- Services: General metal solutions for homeowners and industrial contractors, 15 years experience, powder coating, fence/gate install
Recommendation
Call Rodenkirk Weld & Fab first — they’re a full-service fab shop in Peoria with custom parts and structural fabrication experience. Verified 2026-09-24: name, address, phone all check out. Ask specifically about shuttle bus / vehicle interior frame experience — home-based shop, confirm they’ve cut/machined 80/20 T-slot extrusion before (many weld shops quote bolted T-slot as weld work).
Better fit for turnkey 80/20: NEFF Power (NEFF Automation) Phoenix — 1 E Deer Valley Dr Ste 207, (866) 480-8020. Authorized 80/20 distributor, largest in US. In-house: extrusion stock, cutting/machining, Value-Add structural assembly (kits or pre-built), ASG full design→build, on-site install. Best if frame is pure bolted T-slot; use Rodenkirk for custom cutting/brackets or if you want a local shop.
Bring your specs:
- 80/20 T-slotted aluminum extrusion
- Rib spacing ~16” OC (E350 shuttle — verify on the actual bus)
- Polyiso board or ccSPF attachment points
- Wall + ceiling + window frame sections
Before you call, update this doc with which shop you choose, quotes received, lead times, and any specs they push back on — that way the fabrication notes and timeline are captured for the build.
Shop Selection Log
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Cross-References
- Insulation & Frame — full build-out design, extrusion specs, installation sequence
- Ford E350 Specs — bus dimensions/state to verify before fab shop visit
- Air Conditioning — AC panel integrates into the 80/20 window-frame system