F 150 plant retooling video

[2458n]

Steel frames make sense but what good is the body if salt still eats away the frame? And if your from Michigan you know what I mean.

 

[Danno1]

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Well, aluminum corrodes too. Salt will accelerate it just like w steel. But, it really depends on which alloy.

6063 is called an architectural alloy bec it's used outdoors on buildings and doesn't corrode easily. But buildings don't usually get salted. However, it's not as strong as other alloys.

6061 and 7075 are strong but not so corrosion resistant and also not avail in sheets.

5052 is corrosion resistant, avail in sheet form but not particularly dent resistant.

The auto body shops will need to be trained on repair procedures and buy new equip (TIG) to deal w this. This was always the deal breaker in the past. Not sure how Ford's dealing w this now.



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[Hiltz]

Do you know where I could watch the NASA video? That sounds cool.
I'll buy a Ford just because they didn't take part in the GM and Chrysler bailout. Yep I went there....

The same month GM filed for bankruptcy Ford took a 5.9 billion dollar Green Car Funding Initiative from the US government. A low interest US taxpayer funded loan.

 

[JJZ 109]

Uh Oh... I have an F 150 AND an F 350 AND a Bronco... which way do I lean ???

Look at my signature. No Fords here! :drink:

 

[ruffdog]

That video was funny.....just a infomercial in my eyes. It's the same thing all plants go through during a model change.