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MetroMPG · 03-20-2009, 02:39 PM

I recall seeing "straight" extensions, but they were inset from the trailer top/sides, so there's an "effective" taper between the end of the trailer and the tip of the extensions.

03-20-2009, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
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