New F150 coming to Detroit auto show
F150 to debut at Detroit auto show
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I don't see aluminum any different then steel. I've seen steel cans crushed too. I've seen auto's crashed. I think the thickness and it's shape has much more to do with how well it holds up. With the steel so thin now and new aluminum alloys I don't think it would be any worse.
Funny tho... I remember I think it was back in the early '70's where the news media was predicting a severe shortage of aluminum shortly and I have often wondered where they were getting all this aluminum now. Even the wheels are now made of it without steel even being an option on many vehicles. I'm also surprised not more carbon fiber, fiberglass, etc is used.
I wonder too, will they up the payload or cut the GVWR? Upping the payload will really cut into 250 territory.
Funny tho... I remember I think it was back in the early '70's where the news media was predicting a severe shortage of aluminum shortly and I have often wondered where they were getting all this aluminum now. Even the wheels are now made of it without steel even being an option on many vehicles. I'm also surprised not more carbon fiber, fiberglass, etc is used.
I wonder too, will they up the payload or cut the GVWR? Upping the payload will really cut into 250 territory.
