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Steel structures strengthen PT Cruiser convertible.(Metals)
Advanced Materials & Processes, April, 2004
Steel mechanical components of the top system of the Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible include a forged main control link and rails, a stamped top header and main pivot bracket, four high-strength steel roof bows on the frame, forged rails, a high-strength steel floating bow, and a two-piece stamped header.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The system's extruded high-strength steel roof bows and rails maintain roof integrity when raising or lowering the top. The rear bow "floats," which creates a compact, clean top-down look. The entire mechanism (including the hydraulics, insulated headliner, weather stripping and latches) is installed in a single manufacturing operation using only six fasteners. Both the floating bow and six-point attachment system are said to be U.S....
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