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Old 03-08-2018, 03:36 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 19bonestock88 View Post
I don’t know why they don’t make “glider” chassis for regular size cars/light trucks... would allow a consumer to update to a newer body style but keep whatever powertrain they want...
I'm sure it may involve some lobbying. Regardless of being a fully-built unit or a glider kit, a big rig has some value added, plus it became quite "cultural" when most truckmakers still outsourced much of their drivetrain components instead of making their own engines. So, there were savings for truckmakers too.

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