b-stolpen

English translation: b-pillar / b-post

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Swedish term or phrase:b-stolpen
English translation:b-pillar / b-post
Entered by: David Shannon

22:17 Mar 13, 2006
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Swedish term or phrase: b-stolpen
Can anyone help me with the correct translation of this term please? - part of a car
David Shannon
Sweden
Local time: 08:30
b-pillar / b-post
Explanation:
The second pillar of a car
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Frits Ens
Netherlands
Local time: 08:30
Grading comment
Many thanks!! (I saw that someone just asked for a translation of c-stolpe!)
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5 +1B-Pillar
Lagom
4 +1b-pillar / b-post
Frits Ens


  

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b-pillar / b-post


Explanation:
The second pillar of a car


    www.100megsfree4.com/ dictionary/car-dicb.htm
Frits Ens
Netherlands
Local time: 08:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrisianFrisian
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Many thanks!! (I saw that someone just asked for a translation of c-stolpe!)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  shewid: (would capitalize the B) - I believe B-pillar is generally used for UK English and B-post for US English
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B-Pillar


Explanation:
B-stanchions are the pillars (generally between the front and rear doors of a four door car) that support the roof and form part of the structure.

See the link below


    Reference: http://www.enjoythedrive.com/glossary/parse.asp?id=8386
Lagom
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:30
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lars Jelking: Not generally: On 2-door models, the B-pillar separates the door and rear quarter window/panel. On vans and Club Wagons, the B-pillar is behind the front doors.
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