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Bicycle Bob · 11-17-2009, 03:38 AM

Doped fabric has an ancient history in automobiles. Rather than let the ribs show, as on aircraft, the Weymann body had a "conventional" wooden frame, and instead of metal panels, used upholstry techniques to get shape, and paint for gloss.

11-17-2009, 03:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	Doped fabric has an ancient history in automobiles. Rather than let the ribs show, as on aircraft, the Weymann body had a "conventional" wooden frame, and instead of metal panels, used upholstry techniques to get shape, and paint for gloss.