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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-12-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 107
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Posted By rdefayette
People today can't change a flat tire and now...

People today can't change a flat tire and now they'd have to figure this out? :)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-12-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,941
Posted By rdefayette
Generator fixes that. and the gas station isn't...

Generator fixes that. and the gas station isn't going to let you plug into it.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-12-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,941
Posted By rdefayette
Not necessarily. Most modern fuel storage tanks...

Not necessarily. Most modern fuel storage tanks are completely sealed. (Vapor recovery, fuel goes in the ground, vapors are recovered by the truck) Not like the old days where vapor was vented to the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2017, 11:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
safe travels my friend.

safe travels my friend.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-08-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
4 roger that.

4 roger that.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-03-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
Aluminum rivets to attach the aluminum sheet, I'm...

Aluminum rivets to attach the aluminum sheet, I'm going to replace with SSteel one of these days. all the 1" tube is 1/8" wall everything else is 3/16" wall. the only steel is 2"x6" rect. tube., 3"...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
Ross, There's one point you bring up that I...

Ross,
There's one point you bring up that I very rarely take into consideration as it's SOP for me is topography. If you ever get a chance to look at a topographical map of South Central PA. you'll...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-17-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
Good day Ross! How ya been? well after driving...

Good day Ross! How ya been?
well after driving with the "aero cap" installed mileage has stayed right around 19.7 mpg week in-week out. (same as it was right after the installation) 95% secondary...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-18-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
have one. Need to get roller/bender for square...

have one.
Need to get roller/bender for square tube.
Bit of a difference.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-14-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
Thank you again. So far as fabrication the only...

Thank you again.
So far as fabrication the only tools used that alot of people wouldn't have is a chop saw, mig welder, sheet metal brake and metal shear.
The last two COULD be improvised. The rest...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
Thank you, I guess that's why they have new car...

Thank you, I guess that's why they have new car models/designs every year.
Over 100 years and haven't got it right yet! :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
Thank you, 1) If you are looking at the picture...

Thank you,
1) If you are looking at the picture of the bare frame it was above the cab.
Changed it, now dead even with the top.
2) 13*
3) Yeah, I know. Form follows function.
4) Like I said can...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,852
Posted By rdefayette
"Wedge" Cap for pick up trucks

The intent of this design was originally to help improve fuel mileage by utilizing a “wedge” type bed cover to eliminate/reduce laminar airflow separation that is normally associated with traditional...
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