Heart of the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle is redesigned body structure.

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Heart of the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle is redesigned body structure.

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Item No: arcd02546
Title: Heart of the Calspan/ Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle is redesigned body structure.
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes:

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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