Modular vehicle body and method of building same

Details Modular vehicle body and method of building same Modular vehicle body and method of building same

1988-03-22

1990-02-13

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

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296 29, 296196, 296203, 296210, 29469, B62D 2500

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049000837

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle body consists of six independent body sections, i.e., an engine compartment assembly, floor assembly, rear end assembly, a pair of body side assemblies and roof assembly. The assemblies are prepared and painted independently and then respectively provided with equipment such as an engine, suspensions, upholsteries, etc. so as to constitute an engine compartment module, floor module, rear end module, body side modules and roof module, respectively. A complete vehicle or nearly complete vehicle is obtained by joining the modules together with bolts and nuts.

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Automotive Industries, Feb., 1986.

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