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Old 05-06-2017, 01:44 PM   #10 (permalink)
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It would be the width of the tailgate; perhaps 6" high, depending upon the results of the smoke test. It will attach to the tailgate. Good idea re cardboard template. I see the leading edge being 3-to-4"; ditto for the downward edge. Bolt together works for me. Where can I get any of the three materials that you mention? I live in a major Midwestern city, so there is no shortage of suppliers, but if you have mail order suppliers, that works also. Thanks!
So far,nothing has been published with respect to actual pickup wings and mpg.Only caps,tonneaus,half-tonneaus,and cab-rear deflectors.
Research on deflectors which directed air into the wake on van-type vehicles all ended with increased drag.
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