Edmonton Transit System worked out cost cutting scheme of body panel replacement, using plastic panels molded right in its own shop; panels being used instead of metal for curved panels, headlight mountings, and bumpers represent 50% saving; advantages.


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    Title :

    How plastic body panels can cut costs, save time, reduce weight


    Additional title:

    Bus Transportation


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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