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Old 12-25-2013, 02:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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There was some discussion in the forum of including the tailgate and sides into the equation.

This was a mark-up I did for such a tailgate.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post381583
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Cut & Paste re-post from the Aerodynamic section:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...k-26367-2.html
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.

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

Inspiration was this:
Automotive Aerodynamics: Drag Area – Size Matters
More here, including actual built projects + Patent.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...k-26367-2.html
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