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Old 05-29-2008, 10:50 AM   #101 (permalink)
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Old 05-29-2008, 01:36 PM   #102 (permalink)
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I hope so.
have been playing with the thought of EV conversion of pickup (as they seem to be pretty easy) and the aero cap would really finish it off well.
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Old 05-29-2008, 01:55 PM   #103 (permalink)
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well I am going hydro assist to maybe full hydrogen... but this would help with everything.. aerodynamics and secured storage...
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Old 05-29-2008, 08:26 PM   #104 (permalink)
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What size bed do you have on your 06 F150?

Elepski,

What size bed do you have on your F150? What kind of cab do you have? How may miles a day do you drive to work! Where do you live at?



I have a lid in gelcoat. I'll make you a great deal if you want it. Things are about to get going here. I am the most ready of all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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WOW.. I want one for my 06 f150... are they still available? what would be the cost sans windows and unpainted.. just gel coat?

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Old 05-29-2008, 10:02 PM   #105 (permalink)
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Woo hoo!!!!...I drive a 06 f150 XL.. short bed.. I am driving like 30 miles each way.. I am down in south florida.. Palm Beach County... as far as the pricing..if you would like to PM me and talk price.. i need to know how much so as I can allocate the cash you know...so thank you soooooo much for you reply!!!
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Old 06-02-2008, 02:32 AM   #106 (permalink)
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Evening people... I just read through 6 pages of posts and have to say Bondo thanks! Love the idea. I drive a 4 cyl. Ranger and am getting 24.8 MPG, but I know it can be more. You are an inspiration and if there is anything I can do to assist (I am an architect) just let me know.

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Old 06-02-2008, 05:31 AM   #107 (permalink)
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i would like to make something like that for my 2 door jeep wrangler, hmm i dont think it would look bad on there, anythoughts?
i think it would look like a suzuki sidekick.


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