AUTOMOBILE BODY DESIGN

200003

01/01/1920

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
The author first considers the style and arrangement of the seats, the position of the rear axle as affecting the rear kick-up in the chassis frame, and the position of the rear wheels as determining the distance from the back of the front seat to a point where the curve of the rear fender cuts across the top edge of the chassis frame. The location of the driver's seat and of the steering-wheel are next considered, the discussion then passing to the requirements that affect the height of the body, the width of the rear seat, and the general shape. The evolution of the windshield is reviewed and present practice stated. Structural changes are then considered in relation to the artistic requirements, as regards the various effects obtained by varying the size or location of such details as windows, doors, moldings, panels, pillars, belt lines, etc., and the general lines necessary to produce an effect in keeping with the character of the car. The design of the wings or fenders, the weight, producing effects of light construction, and the use of aluminum are also considered, the conclusion reached being that the design of the highest type of automobile body should always be based primarily upon a high degree of practicability.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/200003
Pages
15
Citation
BREWSTER, W., "AUTOMOBILE BODY DESIGN," SAE Technical Paper 200003, 1920, https://doi.org/10.4271/200003.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1920
Product Code
200003
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English