Chassis designed by Diedt-Schroeder, Los Angeles, to make use of straight frame side members; fabricated from aluminum alloy sheet stock, using box section of riveted construction; points of greatest load are concentrated at cross members rather than along frame channels; cowl frame and all other body supporting members, and radius rods are made from 24ST aluminum; rear axle fitted with magnesium center section.


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    Title :

    Indianapolis race car has sheet aluminum frame


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:
    Kay, R.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1950


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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