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Old 07-11-2013, 05:53 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Like to way your thinking kach22i

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Originally Posted by kach22i View Post
This is totally a KISS method, might try it on my own truck. Is it crazy or what?

Modified a random image off the Internet, should work on any pick-up truck.

Cant corrugated plastic in 10-degrees from top and both sides, with tailgate down.

Automobile 2 - Odds And Ends Photos by kach22i | Photobucket


Might have to put a cargo net back there, could be trouble otherwise.

Inspiration was this:
Automotive Aerodynamics: Drag Area – Size Matters
Thinking the same way.

https://www.google.com/patents/US840...ed=0CDQQ6AEwAA

The black Aerolid and boat tail combo has had a best of 28.73 mpg @ 70 miles per hour over many months of road testing.

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