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Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
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07-26-2012, 04:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-26-2012 04:07 PM by car fanatics.)
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Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
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Photo credit: Ford July 26, 2012 By: CF staff ![[Image: 7336119240_ae8d9cfba9_b.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7336119240_ae8d9cfba9_b.jpg) Ford is working on one of the biggest gambles in its 108-year history: a pickup truck with a largely aluminum body. The radical redesign will help meet tougher federal fuel-economy targets now starting to have wide-ranging effects on Detroit's auto makers. But Ford will have to overcome a host of manufacturing obstacles, plus convince die-hard pickup buyers that aluminum is as tough as steel. Ford is hoping the switch to the lighter metal will cut the weight of its F-150 truck by about 700 pounds. Reviews |
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07-26-2012, 04:14 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
hmmmm, where did we hear this before
 I must have stumbled on it, in someones trash. 
======= Call it the Lincoln Apology Momentum and Employee Appreciation Sale Spectacular. Or, just....ummmm.....LAMEASS |
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07-26-2012, 05:51 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
 Good call Wings
![[Image: Capture_Main.jpg]](http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx36/alux23/New%20Pics/Capture_Main.jpg) NOT THE GOAL BUT THE GAME, NOT THE VICTORY BUT THE ACTION, IN THE DEED THE GLORY
99 Grand Cherokee-04 Neon SXT
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07-26-2012, 05:53 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
Its going to be made from recycled Pepsi clear and surge cans.
“The build sheet is the wish list of any racer: lightweight high-revving dry-sump LS7 engine; carbon-ceramic brakes; integrated coolers; true aerodynamic downforce, and a significant reduction in curb weight. This car could only come from Chevrolet, and could only be called the Z/28.” |
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07-26-2012, 06:04 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
I could go for some Pepsi clear and Surge right now
 I miss that shit... NOT THE GOAL BUT THE GAME, NOT THE VICTORY BUT THE ACTION, IN THE DEED THE GLORY
99 Grand Cherokee-04 Neon SXT
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07-26-2012, 06:25 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
jspookss;221373 Wrote:Its going to be made from recycled Pepsi clear and surge cans. Woo Hoo.......that means I did my part in helping FORD make these new trucks.
![[Image: mustang-wheelie_o_GIFSoupcom.gif]](http://s951.photobucket.com/user/ElmoreCE/media/mustang-wheelie_o_GIFSoupcom.gif.html)
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07-26-2012, 07:01 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
Ford is undoubtly the best US automaker.
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07-26-2012, 08:37 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
I feel like this should already be happening
"Why don't I go to Church?" the same reason you don't go unicorn hunting |
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07-26-2012, 11:55 PM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
^
It is happening. Or do you mean, it should have happened? ======= Call it the Lincoln Apology Momentum and Employee Appreciation Sale Spectacular. Or, just....ummmm.....LAMEASS |
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07-27-2012, 01:11 AM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
zguy;221409 Wrote:I feel like this should already be happening Shit ain't cheap son 
“The build sheet is the wish list of any racer: lightweight high-revving dry-sump LS7 engine; carbon-ceramic brakes; integrated coolers; true aerodynamic downforce, and a significant reduction in curb weight. This car could only come from Chevrolet, and could only be called the Z/28.” |
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07-27-2012, 06:30 AM
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RE: Ford working on F-150 with aluminum body
I for one have no issue with this news.
Jag seems to have had great success in reducing weight by using more aluminum in the bodies of their cars. ![[Image: leng.jpg]](http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx36/alux23/New%20Pics/leng.jpg) They call me Ford-O Baggins. Must have the PRECIOUS!!!!! |
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