The idea is not new but the application serves some answers to the recent questions. The rigid aero covers make it difficult the full use of a pickup's open tub. The recent attempts of 'cleaning' the profile of pickups are admirable but some has mentioned the resultant limited use. Here's a modification of a fabric convertible top keeping the best aero-slope terminating into a (hopefully) clean Kamm-back. The frame could be made retractable or use a rigid frame profile (as shown on the idea). There has to be appropriate pre-bent crossbars to reinforce the shape. The immediate cons of a soft top aero-shape would be the excessive lift to weaken the structure & fabric materials.
Quick short cut for anyone -there are a few soft top makers with non-aero covers but with a little garage hacking could be easily converted to some desired effects.
The major themes are the aero-profile & relative ease of convertibility - completely open the back.
The donor truck I used may not be the best aero sample but it just looks damn cool to create more 'sport truck enthusiast' converts.
