Dakota Bodies, Inc.

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Quality Construction
(Standard Materials)

• 16 gauge galvanneal coated steel exterior

• 14 gauge HR tread plate compartment tops on line bodies, and 16 gauge galvanneal on service bodies

• 12 gauge tread plate floor

• 18 gauge galvanneal inner and outer door panels

• All doors are double panel construction

• Front bulk head 14 gauge galvanneal

• Wheel panels 14 gauge galvanneal

• 18 gauge galvanized shelving

• Automotive style rotary door latches

• Automotive bulb-type weather stripping

• Chain stops on all doors

• Rubber rolled crown-type fenders

• Stainless steel rod and socket door hinge

• Completely prime painted

Double Panel Galvanneal Doors

• Dakota Bodies, Inc. uses 18 gauge galvanneal in all of its doors. The inner panel is fastened to the outer panel, incorporating an internal stiffner for strength and rigity.

Rod and Socket Hinges

• The stainless steel door hinge rods are rolled into the door hem.  The rod sockets are made of stainless steel for ease of operation in all weather conditions.

Automotive Type Rotary Latches

• Door latches feature a fully waterproof, zinc-coated steel construction.

• When latch is in the safety position, it protrudes to warn when door is not fully latched.

• Rotary latch engagement for more positive and secure locking.

Body Understructure

• Our body understructure consists of both channels and flat materials. Channel is used (6" x 8.2 lb.) in areas when high stress, i.e. area under horizontal compartments, through tunnels and areas where a digger or aerial will be mounted.

Automotive Bulb-Type Weather Stripping

• All bodies are supplied with the unique type of weather stripping, offering excellent resistance from the effects of weather and corrosion.