Re: This sound reasonable?

From: Chris Spotts (ccs138@psu.edu)
Date: Mon Feb 12 2001 - 23:55:51 EST


Well, I don't really plan on turning it into a street truck anytime soon,
but maybe in a couple of years :-) The reason I brought this up was because
I was watching a show on (speedvision?) this weekend about some car show.
They showed that silverado SS pickup that Chevy has and they mentioned it
was a unibody (I'm assuming that this means something like what I was
asking) oh well, I'm done truck fantasizing tonight, got a test tomorrow to
study for.

later,
Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr. Plow" <adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: DML: This sound reasonable?

> The main reason why it shouldn't be done is because i think there is
> supposed to be some flex built into the movement of the box in relation to
> the cabin. Like if you've got a heavy load in the back, i'm sure the box
> would sit slightly lower than the cabin. And when you go over bumps and
> what-not there is definitely a difference in the motion of the bed
compared
> to the cabin.
> But, if you never plan on carrying anything too heavy back there, and just
> use the Dak as a sport truck, then maybe i wouldn't be a bad idea???
> But personally, i don't think it is the best route.
>
>
> The Adam Blaster
>
>
>
> >
> >Alright, I've been throwing this idea around in my head for a while and I
> >figured I'd see what you guys thought. I've noticed that when I'm
driving
> >and taking corners that I can see that the bed moves side to side in
> >relation to the cab. Now, I'm thinking this probably isn't great for
> >handling (duh) and I've seen that x-brace that they have out there. What
I
> >was wondering is what would happen if one were to connect the cab to the
> >bed, maybe weld in some stuff between there or something. Would having
the
> >bed and cab connected have adverse effects? I'm assuming that there must
> >be
> >a reason why they aren't connected. Any thoughts? If this turns out to
be
> >a good idea, it's not patented, feel free to make it :-)
> >
> >Sorry it was kind of long,
> >
> >-Chris
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