Interpretation ID: nht91-4.12

DATE: June 3, 1991

FROM: Samuel Albury -- President, Three Wolves and Associates, Inc.

TO: Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 7-12-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Samuel Albury (Signature by Ken Weinstein)

TEXT:

I am writing to get a rulling on a matter thats in the development stage.

My company is now negotiating with a manufacturer of jeep converison kits. We are planning to use the kits to bring about a smarter looking Jeep. One that all age groups will like to own.

The structure will be the same configuration as the present jeeps made by the Chrysler corporation.

The body will be one solid piece, the wheel wells will be added. The doors, windshield (with the required safety glass) will be added. The top solid (or canvas) all designer series will be added. The roll bar will be dressed-up.

We would buy the basic stripped down model jeep from the Chrysler Corp (if Possible) and add the body, stereo, a/c, tires, running lights, carpeting, high visibility seats OR purchase just the chassis with (engine, transmission, etc ) from Chrysler and add the above.

We hope to make the first prototype for marketing by end of year. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHRYSLER JEEP AND WHAT WE PROPOSE IS THE BODY WILL BE VERY BRIGHT, RUST FREE AND A LITTLE HEAVIER.

I was told that I might be considered the manufacturer of the jeeps by making the stated changes. Please provide some guidance in this matter.

Attachment Photos of the jeep. (graphics omitted)