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15:36 Oct 28, 2003 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Automotive | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Beth Kantus United States Local time: 18:00 | ||||||
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5 +1 | swage lines |
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4 | crease |
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4 | ribbing |
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crease Explanation: 'crease in the bonnet' See Google: ' I've been to the dealer this morning for them to look at it and they've said it's a paint defect, and they also spotted a crease in the bonnet which...' 'A centre crease in the bonnet and a more curvaceous body make it the car more people will want to be seen in - although car-derived small MPVs such as the ... ' |
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swage lines Explanation: from Wyhlidal Dictionary of Automotive Engineering, Sicke (Blech - sheet metal) rib, depression, bead (Karosserie - body) swage line HTH! |
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ribbing Explanation: Stronger ribbing Motorhaube - hood (AE), bonnet (BE) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 mins (2003-10-28 15:57:22 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Matt Tandrup wanted his extended cab pickup design to have unique visual appeal. He accomplished this task by designing stainless steel ribbing along the vehicle’s body sides and hood, created by laser welding two steel gauges together. http://www.autosteel.org/press_room/1997_ccs_event.htm Langenscheidt Fachw�rterbuch Technik und angewandte Wissenschaften |
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