The integral, or unibody, frame is just the opposite. With this type of frame, the body parts are used to structurally strengthen the entire car, and all of the sections are welded into one piece.
Richard Green, national director of the South African Motor Body Repair Association (SAMBRA), says many motorists believe the engine is a vehicle’s toughest attribute when, in fact, the chassis is ...
In Part Two of our series on automotive technology, we cover the system that forms the base for every car. Whether it’s the simple ladder frame or a carbon fibre monocoque, the chassis goes a long way ...
Chassisfinder.com, an Internet-based chassis reservation exchange owned and operated by Chassis Finder LLC, has expanded coverage nationwide with the addition of locations in or near the Los Angeles, ...
In the pickup truck field, the traditional non-load-bearing body (with a frame) has always been the mainstream design. This structure relies on an independent chassis frame to bear the vehicle's load, ...
Patrick Ernzen 2016 courtesy of RM Sotheby's Chassis number XKD 501 was the first D-Type production for a private team, sold to the Scottish racing team Ecurie Ecosse, and dispatched on 5 May 1955.
It's a well-known fact that cars with unibody construction—aka unit-body, subframe, or stub frame design—are designed to satisfy an automaker's need for both strength and low manufacturing cost. Quite ...
As U.S. seaports enter their busiest season, shippers and truckers expect to be plagued with a familiar problem: a shortage of chassis, a key piece of equipment that allows trucks to transport ...