Yep, but a VW chassis but not just a floor pan with wheels. It has a strong perimeter frame designed to absorb energy on impact and a center tunnel that's even stronger. Then the body bolted on, adding rigidity to the whole assembly.
With the non-convertible Bug or the Ghia, you are actually riding inside the frame. VW had to weld an additional set of frame tales to the convertible. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW accidents > The Ghia was a custom shell manufactured by and bolted to a VW chassis > by > Karmann. It was probably VW technology that saved you. 'Chassis' is probably stretching it a bit. Floor pan with wheels? -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
