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Trading my 2014 SVT truck for a 23 Avalanche tomorrow. Kind of misty about it.
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<blockquote data-quote="Diablo" data-source="post: 1887369" data-attributes="member: 58864"><p>presume savings are in weight, if same thickness of steel was used instead.</p><p>Do you think same thickness of aluminum would provide same dent resistance? If so, what is the aluminium alloy/temper that is used for the current ford body panels?</p><p></p><p>Disregard, have since read a description of alloys used by Ford depending on material characteristics needed. Also that steel is still used in critical areas.</p><p></p><p>If you live in areas where corrosion is a problem from road salt or coastal areas, then the Al is definitely helpful.</p><p></p><p>Seeing the effects after 5 years or so on the vehicles in northern areas is sobering.</p><p>Sad to see how quickly the corrosion sets in on vehicles after a few years, with some exhibiting significant damage after 5+ years</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Diablo, post: 1887369, member: 58864"] presume savings are in weight, if same thickness of steel was used instead. Do you think same thickness of aluminum would provide same dent resistance? If so, what is the aluminium alloy/temper that is used for the current ford body panels? Disregard, have since read a description of alloys used by Ford depending on material characteristics needed. Also that steel is still used in critical areas. If you live in areas where corrosion is a problem from road salt or coastal areas, then the Al is definitely helpful. Seeing the effects after 5 years or so on the vehicles in northern areas is sobering. Sad to see how quickly the corrosion sets in on vehicles after a few years, with some exhibiting significant damage after 5+ years [/QUOTE]
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