Vehicle Modification and Inspection
Author(s):
R.J. Koppa, M.J. McDermott, J.S. Noel, R.E. Levy
Publication Date:
July 1993
Abstract:
Automotive adaptation for disabled drivers or passengers takes two forms, usually admixed: adaptive equipment installation and modification of the basic vehicle to accommodate both the equipment and the client. Vehicle modifications range from quite minor, nonstructural changes to complete rebuilding from the chassis up. Evaluators, engineers, modifiers, and agencies need to keep 3 principles in mind: (1) Pick the right vehicle, (2) Keep changes to a minimum, (3) Preserve structural integrity, while still suiting the modification to the particular client's needs. Guidelines and resources for accomplishing a quality modification within these principles are discussed.
Report Number:
TTI-1993-19
Electronic Link(s):
Document/Product
http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/TTI-1993-ID16911.pdf
Publication/Product Request
TTI reports and products are available for download at no charge. If an electronic version is not available and no instructions on how to obtain it are given, contact the TTI Library.