1. Type III Ambulance Conversion
Chevy 166
G Cutaway Van
Type III Ambulance Conversion
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2. Chevy Metro Express 166
Type III Ambulance Conversion
MEDIX Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is an experienced manufacturer of Chevrolet Ambulances. In 2001 MEDIX received Approval from General Motors and General Motors International Product Center to perform modifications to the Chevy Cutaway Van and continues to perform to the expectations of both General Motors and MEDIX customers..
We hope this “walk-around” of the Chevy Metro Express 166 Type III by MEDIX Specialty Vehicles, Inc. will assist you in making an informed choice about purchasing a Chevy 166.

3. Chevy Metro Express 166
Type III Ambulance Conversion

4. Chevy Metro Express 166
Type III Ambulance Conversion

5. Chevy Metro Express 166
Type III Ambulance Conversion

6. Completed Vehicle Weight- 10,115 lbs.
Chevy Metro Express 166
Type III Ambulance Conversion
Overall Length
166”
Overall Width
94”
Overall Height
107”
GVWR – 14,200 lbs.
Front GAWR- 4,600 lbs.
Rear- GAWR- 9,600 lbs.
Wheel Base
159”
Completed Vehicle Weight- 10,115 lbs.
Usable Payload- 4,085 lbs.

7. Chevy Metro Express 166 Type III Ambulance Conversion
Interior Headroom
72”
Floor Length
157+”
Aisle Width
48.0”

8. The Chassis Transmission- Automatic 6-Speed Rear Axle Ratio- 3.73:1
Engine-
Duramax 6.6L V-8 Diesel
Fuel Economy mpg

9. In Roll-out tray in Curbside forward compartment
The Chassis
Batteries- Dual 770 CCA
Total CCA- 1,540
In Roll-out tray in Curbside forward compartment

10. The Chassis 225/75R16 E BSW Tires & Spare Shipped Loose
Stainless Steel Wheel Liners w/ valve extensions- optional
Tilt Steering Wheel; Power Windows, Door Locks
& Mirrors; Dual Captain’s Chairs w/tilt back;
AM/FM/CD Radio w/4-spkrs; molded rubber
floor mats
Fuel Fill w/cast aluminum bezel

11. Environmental Systems
HVAC Unit Output Vents
& Filtered Return Air
Located above Walk-Thru
Fresh
Air
Intake
Powered
Exhaust
Vent
Free-Blow HVAC System-
36K BTU Heat- 32K BTU Cool
720 CFM multi-speed fan, Thermostatic Control

12. Power Distribution & Control
20 Amp Shoreline Inlet
Vented, latching, hinged door
Located above Walk-Thru
Common component circuit
breakers and relays
Electrical Cabinet

13. Power Distribution & Control
Front Console-
Switch Control Panel,
Panel for Radios, Cup Holders, Siren Control Head.
Map Book/Report Book Storage Slots - optional

14. Power Distribution & Control
Switch Control Panel
Digital Volt/Amp Meter
Back lighted Legends
Indicator Lamps
Carson SA 500 Siren Control Head,
multi-tone
CPI Thru-the-Bumper
Mounted Siren Speakers

15. Rear Switch Control Panel w/HVAC thermostat control
Power Distribution & Control
Rear Action Area
Rear Switch Control Panel
w/HVAC thermostat control
12 VDC Outlet w/cover
125 VAC
Duplex Outlets

16. Emergency Lighting

17. Emergency Lighting
Whelen 4500 Halogen, 4-Red, 1-Clear center, 2- Clear rotators
Whelen 9x7 Red Halogen Warning Lights on all side and rear corners
Whelen 9x7 Amber Halogen Warning Light rear center
Note: Optional 9 x 7 LED Lights replacing Light Bar shown
Whelen 7x3 Red Halogen Warning Lights on fenders as Intersection Lights
Whelen 5x2 LED Warning Lights as Grille Lights
Whelen 9x7 Red Halogen Mid-Body Lights

18. Patient Compartment Interior
Ten critically spaced dome lights; two fold-down IV Hangers; Overhead grab rail
Space for the Patient,
Space for the Medic
Optional CPR Seat Configuration
Easy, safe access to interior
Optional CS Cabinet and Window over Squad Bench

19. Patient Compartment Interior
ALS Cabinet- Lower locking; Upper is open w/shelf or as
Optional Configurations shown
Aisle Width- 37” w/ Std ALS Cabinet

20. Patient Compartment Interior
Automotive style Technician’s Seat w/ Type II Lap and Shoulder belt
NOTE: Type I Lap Belt Shown
Steel Cabinet Base Storage w/drop-down latching door
Shown with optional 125 VAC heater

21. Storage behind Tech Seat- Inverter Pre-Wire; Vacuum pump
Patient Compartment Interior
CPR Overhead
Action Area Overhead
Storage behind Tech Seat- Inverter Pre-Wire; Vacuum pump
LifePak
Area
Inside/Outside Access

22. Vacuum-Formed Cushions and Pads
Patient Compartment Interior
Vacuum-Formed Cushions and Pads
Lift-Up
Sharps/Waste
Shown with optional Cargo Net

23. 2nd Action Area, Storage Cabinet
Patient Compartment Interior
CPR Seat &
Overhead Cabinet
Action Area Overhead
Primary Action Area
2nd Action Area, Storage Cabinet

24. Patient Care Systems
Vacuum Gauge hard plumbed to vacuum Pump; Aspirator Canister; dual quick-connect oxygen outlets (2-in Action Area, 1- over Squad Bench
Exterior Compartment Access to Oxygen Cylinder Retention Bracket
Shown with optional Zico Cylinder Retention Bracket

25. Protective & Safety Surfaces
Aluminum Diamond Plate
step body& upper threshold
LED Step Light
Stainless steel threshold w/safety grip tape
Stainless steel threshold w/safety
grip tape
Aluminum grip strut, flip-up bumper
step
Reflective tape on bumper edge

26. Exterior Compartmentation - Streetside
COMPT 2- Open Storage w/adjustable shelf
Shown w/optional Spare Tire storage
COMPT 1- Oxygen
Storage; open storage
COMPT 3- Inside/Outside access w/Adjustable shelf & open storage below
Shown w/optional Zico Cylinder Retention Bracket

27. Exterior Compartmentation - Curbside
COMPT 5- Battery Storage w/Roll-Out Tray
COMPT 4- ALS Cabinet- Inside /Outside access
COMPT 6- Back Board Storage w/Adjustable belts
Shown w/ optional divider

28. 3008 Mobile Drive  Elkhart, IN 46514 U.S.A.
Paint, Decals, Lettering
Paint Stripe- Optional
Star-of-Life Decals- Optional
Lettering- Optional
Warranties
Structural Warranty- 180 Months (15 yrs)
Electrical Warranty- 72 Months/72,000 Miles
Limited Warranty- 12 Months/12,000 Miles
Paint - 48 Months
Contact MEDIX
3008 Mobile Drive  Elkhart, IN U.S.A.
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29. MEDIX Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
3008 Mobile Drive  Elkhart, Indiana U.S.A.
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Due to on-going product improvements and changing requirements of the ambulance industry, Medix Specialty Vehicles Inc. reserves the right to change this specification and related product without prior notice and without obligation to change prior product or parts.