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Originally Posted by kach22i
I like the idea of doing something retro and period correct, which your font certainly seems to conjure.
Curving the rear corners so it ends up being more of an arch at the little end does seem to be the trend, and would flatter the rest of your curves.
I think rear vision is surrendered unless you are going plexi-glass roof with a Prius type rear mini window.
Have you thought of making this an aero camper? I have not seen this done yet. I don't mean "pop-up" style, I have seen that. I'm thinking more like the green template humping the roof and then tapering back.
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Retro was not the intent, but it did work out that way. I've been wanting to do a topper for awhile but haven't had the time/money to develop some fiberglass skills. (No one sells toppers for these)
The vision is a legitimate concern so it will have to be addressed. Perhaps some thin-ish acrylic? I could layer them one over another like a lobster shell so water and air don't get caught up in the gaps.
I have thought a little about making some usable space in the bed but it really comes down to the fact that I'd never use it. However, one of my life goals (hopefully implemented in the next 5 years) is to travel the US or perhaps the continent in a VW T2 or T3 camper. This of course would need a boat tail!
But seriously with the long distance driving it could mean hundreds of dollars of savings.
Cliffs: Not on this vehicle.
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Originally Posted by slowmover
The first two pics -- side view -- look like Air Force service vehicles. Or, a local gas station light-duty wrecker (low boom). Both cool. Let the letter type" match the Ford lettering "type" is ideal, nearly as you have it. The curved piece is almost more a 1930's or 40's look. Maybe "better", but outside of the period appeal. I vote the first pair. Either would be outstanding!
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A Flickr contact said they look like airport vehicles! Haha, I don't know why this truck and not the billion others with aero toppers?
There really isn't a script font anywhere on the truck save for the Ford logo on the steering wheel so I'll probably just make up something 60's-ish like I did here. (Yes, it's hand lettered
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One of my contacts also said the curved top reminded him of this White streamliner:
1937 White Model 700 Streamline Tanker Truck by
aldenjewell, on Flickr
I still think it's more period correct than a boxy triangle but who knows?
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Originally Posted by KamperBob
Sweet. The template is your friend aero wise but in the case of this truck a curved shell can work nicely with classic wheel skirts. The duck tail and lettering also look nice. And yes, plan taper too - definitely!
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Wheel skirts? Did they even make them for these?
Plan taper, got it!
Next step: 3D mockup! (Not for awhile though- finals loom)
1966 Ford F-100-750 Conventional Cab Dimensions by
Custom_Cab, on Flickr