Vehicle glider

Vehicle glider

A vehicle glider is vehicle without powertrain (specially, without engine)

It is generally a brand new car, but can be used also a second hand car.

Glider makers

* Unicell : truck bodies. [ [http://www.unicell.com/bodies/bodiesMain.html Unicell ] ]

Glider kit

A glider kit is a term for a kit used to restore or reconstruct a wrecked or dismantled tractor. All glider kits include a frame, front axle, and body (cab). The kit may also contain other optional components.

A motor vehicle constructed from a glider kit is titled as a new vehicle.

Used glider

One can get a glider from a used car. Parts removed from the engine vehicle are:

* Engine
* Radiator
* Radiator fan
* A/C & A/C radiator
* Gas tank, with fuel pipes and pumps and sensors.
* Heater core
* Battery
* Alternator
* Transmission
* Clutch
* Flywheel
* Brakes/Master cylinder
* Muffler system
* Radiator reservoirs
* Wiper fluid reservoir
* Power steering
* Ignition
* Mount brackes
* Heat panels
* Spare tire
* Computer(s)
* Dummy lights, gauges
* Air intake/ cleaner
* Starter
* Suspension
* Factory radio
* Wire

See also

* Craftsman
* Electric vehicle conversion
* Ford Courier gliders.
* Glider kit
* Kit car

References

* http://www.evconvert.com/eve/lists-o-lists
* [http://www.team-fate.net/technical/UCDTechReport02.pdf Vehicle glider cost]


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