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Auto Body
It used to be fairly straight-forward to know which automobiles were manufactured domestically and those that were imports. By simply identifying the auto body or reading the manufacturer logo one would know the automobile’s country of origin. However, globalization has blurred the line between domestic and import. For an automobile to be considered a domestically manufactured automobile, government regulations mandate that at least 75% of the parts have to be manufactured in the United States. Consumers might be amazed to learn that their Toyota, Mazda or BMW might be domestically manufactured.
The auto body consists of a large number of parts that are contoured into recognizable shapes like the hood, trunk or quarter panel. Styling preferences change with the times, and materials may be metal, fiberglass or plastic, but the auto body has basically had the same goals of providing a safe, comfortable traveling environment for driver and passenger while doing it in style.
In this section we’ll be taking a look at the auto body and get a better idea how designers make subtle changes of auto shapes and lines can create memorable classics. It’s more than color pallet that separates a ’73 Grand Torino Wagon from a ’65 Mustang convertible.
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2. Body Types
3. Construction Materials
4. Frame Construction
5. Major Body Parts
6. Interior
7. Restraint Systems
8. Glass
9. Auto Body Repair
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