Body Shell
AssemblyThe signature yellow steel body: floor, riveted side panels with rub rails, roof bows, and the entry door. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Body Shell parts and their functions
7 top-level parts · 27 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Structure | 1× | Steel floor on the chassis with a rubber walkway. |
| 2 | Side Panel | 2× | Left + right |
| 3 | Roof Bow | 6× | Formed steel hoop supporting the roof skin. |
| 4 | Rub Rail | 4× | Longitudinal steel guard rail stiffening the side and resisting impact. |
| 5 | Entry Door | 1× | Folding |
| 6 | Side Window | 12× | Split-sash safety-glass window that drops for ventilation and egress. |
| 7 | Fastener Set | 1× | Bolts, nuts, and washers. |
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Bill of materials for Body Shell
7 top-level lines · 7 rows shown · 27 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Structure | school-bus-floor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Side Panel | school-bus-side-panel | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Roof Bow | school-bus-roof-bow | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 4 | Rub Rail | school-bus-rub-rail | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 5 | Entry Door | school-bus-entry-door | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Side Window | school-bus-window | 12× | 12 | · | part |
| 7 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the body shell is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$200. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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| bharatforge.com ↗ | Pune, IN | Forgings & metal parts | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dicastal.com ↗ | Qinhuangdao, CN | Aluminium castings & wheels | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| tataautocomp.com ↗ | Pune, IN | Auto components | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
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Singapore | Precision metal & mfg | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| sundaram-clayton.com ↗ | Chennai, IN | Die castings | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |