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Old 05-16-2012, 08:03 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TheEnemy View Post
A 50mpg truck with current parts might be possible with current parts.

Take something like a 1970's or 1980's toyota or datsun/Nissan pickup. Nice small frontal area and there was even a 1 ton version of the Toyota. then put a modern diesel (like the Cummings 4bt or similar) which would actually improve performance over the old engine. A good matched overdrive transmission.

Then an aeroshell, belly pan as much as practical etc and it should at least come close.
The 1970 Subaru 360 sambar pickup tuck was a 50mpg truck with antique technology so long as speed was kept relatively low (45-50mph). I would estimate a 4' wide 1050lb truck could do well with a more modern drivetrain.
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