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B4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The body of the vehicle comprises a one
-
piece moulded glass fibre reinforced plastic
(G
.F.R.P.) shell which straddles a steel backbone chassis arid
is
attached to it at
various points.
Whilst the chassis carries all the
maior structural loads, the body
is
used to carry or
transfer the remainder, and when ttie body and chassis are mounted to
g
ether, each
contributes to
the strength and torsional stiffness of each other. The body
-
shell
is
laminated basically as an upper and lower moulding, which
is
then brougtit together
in manufacture to form one piece.
The nature of the design of ail body panels and joints,
is
such that there are no
critical or highly stressed bonds or joints in the bod
y
-
shell itself.
BODY
CARE
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NIICT
or mud from the bodywork when dry, as this will damage the finish. Special prepara
-
tions are marketed for adding to the washing water; the use of these mild
'detergents', as directed by the manufacturers, will expedite washing. Use only
preparations of reputable manufacture. When dust and mud have been removed with
spozss
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f!fig!!y
dry
with
o
chamois leather. Provided that the car
is
kept
clean by frequent washin
g
, it will be found that polishing
is
almost unnecessary.
The bodywork can
if
desired, be protected with a good soft wax polish, using a haze
remover first to remove all 'traffic film' and old polish.
During ttie winter months many countries use salt
on the roads to assist in the clearance
of ice
and snow. Thoroughly wash the bodywork, the underside of the body and
wings arid the chassis, either
weekly or more frequently, depending on local coridi-
tions, to remove any salt deposit and prevent its corrosive action. The fibreglass
coachwork will not, of course be affected by any corrosive action, but the metal
parts attached could be.
BRIGHT METAL
The attractive
appearance of bri
g
ht metal can be preserved
if
it
is
clearled regularly.
1
1
Each week wash with soap and water solution, rinse thoroughly witti' clean water and
a!
dry off. For further protection, apply a good
-
quality wax polish.
ESPRIT
Issue
04/78
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