While fixing surface rust is usually easy to DIY, structural rust damage to the frame is an entirely different story and ...
Today's kit car builders have a plethora of choices in chassis and running gear. Most Cobra clones have ladder frames mounting Mustang, Jag, or Corvette suspension, while the sturdy Fiero still ...
While some automakers use the two terms interchangeably, there's a massive difference between a unibody and a true monocoque, ...
Perhaps the most susceptible parts of any car to road damage are the frame and suspension components. Besides the normal rain, dirt, and other road debris, there are the usual oils, grease, and ...
If your car's frame was damaged in a bad accident, your insurance might cover the repairs, but only if the math adds up. Here ...
Carmakers quit using trees to build automobiles relatively early in the motorized age – steel was adopted as the main workhorse for constructing frames and bodies. However, some brands – particularly ...
Mucking about YouTube, I've found a bunch of truck comparison videos. Usually it seems to be "My truck is better, here's why." For varying definitions of "truck" and "why." One that confused me ...
Everyone knows that if you want to build something solid and reliable, you have to start with a good foundation. That’s why, almost without exception, pickup truck makers tend to make significant ...
It’s a rare treat to see what’s going on underneath the DeLorean DMC-12’s stainless steel façade. Even taking a peek at the DMC-12’s fiberglass underbody (beneath the stainless) is uncommon, which ...
Change comes slowly to some British automakers. The original Land Rover, for instance, came out in 1948 and soldiered on with minimal changes until 2016. The first-generation Mini Cooper debuted in ...