Abstract: A method of manufacturing a product having a plurality of components where at least some of the components are manufactured by different companies at differing locations. The method comprises the steps of: providing an electronic specification sheet describing the product and its components; forwarding the specification sheet to one of the several companies; the specific company building the component or product; the specific company testing the component or product; the specific company appending the test results to the specification; the specific company determining if the product is completed; and either shipping the finished product to the customer or forwarding the specification to another one of the several companies.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a product having a plurality of components where at least some of the components are manufactured by different companies at differing locations. The method comprises the steps of: providing an electronic specification sheet describing the product and its components; forwarding the specification sheet to one of the several companies; the specific company building the component or product; the specific company testing the component or product; the specific company appending the test results to the specification; the specific company determining if the product is completed; and either shipping the finished product to the customer or forwarding the specification to another one of the several companies.

Abstract: A fender and running board support for motor vehicles with a fiber glass body is disclosed. The running board and fender support of the present invention comprises a pair of spaced apart brackets with each bracket including a vertical portion extending downward from the vehicle frame and an outward extending horizontal portion integral with the vertical portion. A diagonal brace extends between the vertical portion and the horizontal portion and is welded thereto to provide additional structural integrity. A pair of spaced apart longitudinal members extend between the spaced apart brackets and are attached to the horizontal portion to abut and provide longitudinal support for the running board and front and rear fenders of the vehicle.