Method of converting a sports car to a reproduction of a vintage

Details Method of converting a sports car to a reproduction of a vintage Method of converting a sports car to a reproduction of a vintage

1980-08-06

1983-01-25

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Converting

29428, 180291, 180312, 296185, B23P 1700, B60R 2700

Patent

active

043695590

ABSTRACT:
A conventional production car is converted to a reproduction of asa vintage car by severing the frame of the production car near the firewall. Longitudinal extension segments are welded to each end of the severed frame to lengthen the wheelbase and the engine compartment. The radiator, emission canister, radiator overflow bottle, and windshield washer bottle are relocated in the engine compartment. The engine is mounted on a cross member which extends from one longitudinal extension segment to the other. Vintage outer body panels, vintage grille, vintage wheels and vintage door panels are secured to the frame to provide a reproduction of a vintage car.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1310425 (1919-07-01), McIntyre
patent: 2139750 (1938-12-01), Hicks
patent: 4099313 (1978-07-01), Phillips

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