Conversion of vehicle bodies

Details Conversion of vehicle bodies Conversion of vehicle bodies

1984-10-29

1986-02-18

Moon, Charlie T.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Converting

B22D 1910, B23P 600

Patent

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045703213

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle body of the convertible or targa type and the method of converting such a body from a sedan type vehicle body in which a reinforcing structure is disposed within the passenger compartment and is fastened thereto to form a centrally extending structural channel member extending longitudinally within the passenger compartment and having forward and rearward transverse portions fastened to the forward and rearward suspension supports of the body to transmit torsional and beaming loads imposed on the vehicle body by the ground engaging wheels.

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