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Old 05-28-2016, 12:32 AM   #2042 (permalink)
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Nice find Aerohead #2040 if i go to a flatbed this is essentially the shape I would modify my truck to meet with an easily removable Arrow cab maybe even collapsible onboard storage while maintaining an aerodynamic profile to suit the load. Start the rear fairings at about the wide point in the body (mid door) and scoop it in at the appropriate angles maintained attached flow and take her out to the tip like a wing
Biuld a strong decking of Aluminum. And an Oratex 6000 and cromemoly (better weight = strength ratio)truss side bordswith the proper angles built like the tail of a Piper Cub.
This is a possable answer for those asking what to do for a PU with a flat bed....
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Could you draw up you're interpretation of what I have described now mind you it must have an opening hatch that you can put a refrigerator and strap the top down( maintaining some semblance of aerodynamic profile in the open position) fit a washing machine ( withthe control panels removed), the lid fully clothed as my current design is capable of.
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1st gen cummins 91.5 dodge d250 ,HX35W/12/6 QSV
ehxsost manafulld wrap, Aero Tonto
best tank: distance 649gps mi 24.04 mpg 27.011usg
Best mpg : 31.32mpg 100mi 3.193 USG 5/2/20


Former
'83 GMC S-15 Jimmy 2door 2wd O/D auto 3.73R&P
'79 Chevy K20 4X4 350ci 400hp msd custom th400 /np205. 7.5-new 14mpg modded befor modding was a thing
87' Hyundai Excel
83 ranger w/87 2.9 L FI2wd auto 18mpg on the floor
04 Mitsubishi Gallant 2.4L auto 26mpg
06 Subaru Forrester XT(WRX PACKAGE) MT AWD Turbocharged 18 plying dirty best of 26mpg@70mph
95Chevy Blazer 4x4 auto 14-18mpg
04 Chevy Blazer 4x4 auto 16-22mpg


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