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Sail Panel/Partial Tonneau - Retro/Aero 'Rado
I looked in my past studies and I saw this concept almost with the same aero-intent but with a different purpose.
The flying buttress has been a retro cool-look for some time. If there is an aero benefit, the better. This contribution for the forum is for the intermediate-advanced tuner/body modders. The donor, a Chevy Colorado, with its distinctive sculpted sides is a great base for a fun project. The graphic shapes is the inspiration for the additional sail panels/flying buttress. The folding hard tonneau with smooth strakes completes the bed cover. Outrigger mirrors, underside belly panel ending into the smooth rear valance & the ubiquitous lower rocker panels and complimentary spats finish the 'laminar' (could be real?) look.
Pardons, if this takes it above a weekend garage project & $$, but I hope it provides the spark for more ideas. And elevates the aesthetics and acceptance of eco-modding.
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