[AT] Some ads from the 12/31 Lancaster Farming

[Steve W.]

Mike,
 I believe it came about as a word that described the parts commonly
replaced when a car got  "clipped" (hit) in the front or rear. On many
vehicles they can be removed in one piece with little trouble. Is makes
repairs easier in many ways, instead of buying panels and fitting them
just get a clip and bolt it on and paint it. Makes seam line up MUCH
easier. and if you shoot the backs of the panels with a good undercoat
and then assemble and paint they will generally outlast the originals.

Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown, New York

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Some ads from the 12/31 Lancaster Farming


> That is interesting - I never heard that term used before, but I am
not
> much into old cars or automotive body work. I wonder how that term
came
> into use.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
> ERNST BORCHERT wrote:
> > Mike, the front clip is all the body forward of the firewall. Happy
> > New Year.