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Old 12-23-2022, 10:03 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by KamperBob View Post
And yet ... here's a closer look at an integrated cab fairing on the front.
I did an image search and found "Diamondback TRD" examples with;

1. nothing at all there

2. over cab drag makers to protect rear window

3. stepped back lower racks one front, one rear for elevating cargo

Found this old post for inspiration:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...-19525-11.html
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Originally Posted by BamZipPow View Post
Kinda like this on the Toyota T-150?
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...-19525-12.html
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In the video below is a gate spoiler and cab attachment similar to some of my sketches and ponderings of the past.

Sep 8, 2017
Yoshi Suzuka
Pickup truck aerodynamics Drag reduction Part 2



Dang, he even used a sidestep/sportstep.

My sketches did have it going more to a half-round.
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Roof Spoiler on Pick-Up Truck Cab - Phase-2
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...tml#post523562
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S10 4x4 Pick Up by George Kachadoorian | Photobucket

















No actual design settled on, just exploring ideas.
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