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(Created page with "=Mark= I am not sure where I found the higher price. But I think I was on the Ford site. The one you found is much more reasonable. https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-MZ73 Here is an interesting company that offers entire chassis: https://fatfender.com/pages/ffgchassis I would think we need to find a way to greatly simplify their concept. Semi trucks are typically built on straight "C" rails for a frame. I would think we should be able to build a truck on...") |
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I would think we need to find a way to greatly simplify their concept. Semi trucks are typically built on straight "C" rails for a frame. I would think we should be able to build a truck on a similar frame. | I would think we need to find a way to greatly simplify their concept. Semi trucks are typically built on straight "C" rails for a frame. I would think we should be able to build a truck on a similar frame. | ||
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I think opensourcing a chassis would be a good first step. | |||
This can readily be made with weldments (possibly) but studying an industry standard design would be a good first step. | |||
Revision as of 20:17, 22 December 2025
Mark
I am not sure where I found the higher price. But I think I was on the Ford site. The one you found is much more reasonable.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-MZ73
Here is an interesting company that offers entire chassis: https://fatfender.com/pages/ffgchassis
I would think we need to find a way to greatly simplify their concept. Semi trucks are typically built on straight "C" rails for a frame. I would think we should be able to build a truck on a similar frame.
MJ Sez
I think opensourcing a chassis would be a good first step.
This can readily be made with weldments (possibly) but studying an industry standard design would be a good first step.