Heart of the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle is redesigned body structure.
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Structural Changes
Top illustration (counterclock-wise): 1) Added roof crossbow 2) Relocated fuel tank filler 3) Windshield reinforcement 4) HSLA instrument panel 5) Hood/fender interlocks 6) Added upper fender beam 7) New radiator bulkhead for soft front end 8) Longer, redesigned front longitudinals 8) Breakaway lower steering column shaft 9) Added rear longitudinals 10) Rear quarter panel reinforcement 11) HSLA door opening panel
Bottom illustration (counterclock-wise): 1) Shift linkage tunnel reinforcing structure 2) Sill reinforcement 3) Door interlocks on sills and pillars 4) Door reinforcements
From: Calspan Corp., Buffalo, N.Y. And Chrysler Corp., Detroit, MI
Gift- Al Bochroch 3/77
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