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BamZipPow · 03-24-2013, 08:42 PM

Since my aero cap is built with a hatch just like Bondo's aerolid, I was wondering if it would've made any significant difference by setting the hatch so the top of the hatch is level with the top of the trailer. It would look kinda like an F-15 air brake that's not fully deployed.

I guess I would have to fill in the open gaps between the hatch and the sides with the open hatch configuration, right?

Piccie of the trailer hooked up before I turned it in...

BTW...the flag isn't hooked up to my truck. It's just in the background with the house.

03-24-2013, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
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