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skyking · 06-01-2011, 02:50 AM

Here is a crude paint rendition: just imagine the template on there instead of scribbled on.

I have many questions on there.

Here is a front view:

Should I flare out the front deflector like that to accommodate the difference it width, or just make it cab width to eliminate the bad wake of the cab itself?
How close to trailer? How high?

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