Patent ID: 6872345
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: B29C,B29L,B60R

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a fascia assembly that is to be mounted on a front or rear end of a partially completed motor vehicle, comprising: molding and solidifying molten first material so as to form an exterior fascia panel having a first connecting portion integrally molded therewith, said fascia panel being configured to constitute a portion of a vehicle body assembly when said fascia assembly is mounted on the front or rear end of the partially completed vehicle; molding and solidifying a molten second material so as to form a fascia assembly component having a second connecting portion integrally molded therewith with said second connecting portion of said fascia assembly component being molded and solidified to said first connecting portion of said exterior fascia panel in a fixed, bonded, and interconnected relationship such that said connecting portions cooperate to interconnect said exterior fascia panel and said fascia assembly component together for subsequent transport and mounting to the partially completed vehicle; and wherein molding and solidifying said molten second material so as to form said fascia assembly component includes molding and solidifying said molten second material so as to form a lamp receiving structure.