Talk:Chassis cab

Cutaway van chassis are similar vehicles, but have specific components at the rear[further explanation needed] whereas chassis cabs usually do not have additional components <- Some clarification to this statement, as copied over from the article on cutaway vans: "The body ends immediately behind the driver and front passenger seats, and is usually covered by temporary plywood or heavy cardboard material for shipment to the various second stage manufacturers." & "Neither their product, nor the first stage portion, legally defined as an "incomplete motor vehicle" under the Federal Motor Vehicle safety Standards (FMVSS) in the US, are fully compliant with requirements for a complete motor vehicle. Neither portion can be licensed or operated lawfully without the other." To me this sounds like the main difference is that the cutaway van is not considered 'complete' without the additional portions added onto the rear half of the vehicle by third party manufacturer, finishing it for final use as ambulance, camper etc, while the chassis cab type vehicles, being fully contained at front and possessing all running lights etc, are considered 'complete' for road legality, and can be registered and driven as such, and the back fitout altered as needed without affecting certification, while in a cutaway van, looking at the examples shown, things like tail-lights are part of the third party fit. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.98.39.112 (talk) 07:53, 25 June 2024 (UTC)