890697: Thermoplastic Vertical Body Panels - The Future is Now - Technical Paper

Event: SAE International Congress and Exposition

Authors

Gerald L. Whitacre

BOC Flint Automotive Div. GMC

Abstract

Content: A historical overview of the research and development program leading toward the introduction of thermoplastic fenders on 1989 Cadillac Deville and Fleetwood models. The paper will deal specifically with engineering criteria and performance of various materials to achieve those performance objectives.

Meta Tags

Topics: Historical reference
Body panels
Research and development
Thermoplastics
Fenders

Affiliated or Co-Author: BOC Flint Automotive Div. GMC

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/890697

Citation: Whitacre, G., "Thermoplastic Vertical Body Panels - The Future is Now," SAE International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, United States, February 27, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/890697.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: 2/1/1989

Product Code: 890697

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English