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Originally Posted by Hersbird
If you had side skirts attached to the tow vehicle that went all the way to the sides of the trailer, then had them on spring hinges that allowed them to swing out for turns even to the point of jack knife, then just return to their neutral.
What you don't want to run 60 sheet metal screws into the side of your SRT so you can hang a 4'x4' aluminum panel on each side?
I also wonder what the turning limit on the old GMC aero truck was? This was the coolest thing ever.
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Many trailers of that vintage had rounded noses.
I’m guessing that tractor trailer combination had no problems making tight turns or jackknifing while backing in narrow streets or alleys to unload..
Note the extra space in the trailers rear wheel arch...
The extra space is for the sliding rear axle.
What’s old is new.
What’s new is old.
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