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The body is a high quality, one-piece GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) moulding, hand laminated, with extra reinforcing at the wheel arches. We use chopped strand mat of internationally recognized standard, being 450 grams per square meter (15 ounces per square yard), with Isophtalic resin, 3 layers applied over the entire body and a core mat reinforcing layer in strategic places.
The door surrounds, hood and luggage compartment surrounds and other strategic points are also reinforced by applying a chopped fiber compound and an extra layer of glass mat. The doors, hood and trunk lid are double skinned for a smooth finish and added rigidity, with steel inserts in the hinge and lock areas for added durability and strength.
The floor, transmission tunnel, fire wall, front inner wheel wells and luggage compartment are laminated into the main body moulding in a jig to ensure accuracy, rigidity and strength. The engine bay and front inner fenders are finished in black gel coat for a smooth appearance, durability and ease of cleaning and maintenance.
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