Interpretation ID: nht89-3.41

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 1989

FROM: MICHAEL S. KMIECIK

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED APRIL 8, 1990 TO MICHAEL S. KMIECIK FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD; (A35; VSA 108(a)(2)(A); GRAPHICS OMITTED. TEXT:

I would like to purchase several of these convertible kits and produce a few cars for resale. I need to know the safety standards that apply to convertibles 1978 and older. I would also request an interpretation as to whether this conversion kit meets these standards. The main safety features of this kit seem to be:

1. reinforce windshield pillar with steel.

2. 1 in. steel tubing welded to shock towers.

3. 2 x 3 x 1-1/2 in. channel iron over the original unibody frame rails.