Light Truck Aluminum Frame Development

800230

2/1/1980

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Abstract
Content
This paper discusses the development of an aluminum pickup frame fabricated on steel production tools as it relates to fuel economy, vehicle design, material selection, frame component fabrication, frame assembly, truck build, proving ground tests and program conclusions.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/800230
Citation
Boehm, B. and Hatch, D., "Light Truck Aluminum Frame Development," 1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, United States, February 25, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800230.
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Published
2/1/1980
Product Code
800230
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English