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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-27-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
It added around 1 mpg in my case so final was...

It added around 1 mpg in my case so final was around 16.5 or 17 given normal Texas I-35 freeway speeds IIRC. This was with a front bumper that is pretty terrible aerodynamically. I am pretty sure...
Forum: For Sale 12-16-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By Macskyver
Selling my 1st Gen Toyota Tundra Aeroshell $1000 OBO

The build thread is on this site at:

https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/1st-gen-toyota-tundra-aeroshell-build-34179.html

Since being built, it has mostly been stored in a shop. I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-31-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks, I appreciate it. Let me know if you ever...

Thanks, I appreciate it. Let me know if you ever head down to the San Marcos area and I will show it to you in person.




I agree, the shell definitely diminishes the ability for the truck to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. I haven't really done any scientific...

Thanks. I haven't really done any scientific fuel economy testing yet. So far it feels like about a 0.5 - 1 mpg difference just based on my average tank ranges. I am guessing about a 3-5%...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-26-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. Yeah, I am pretty pleased for first...

Thanks. Yeah, I am pretty pleased for first attempt. Obviously, there are lots of things I would do different, but that is all part of the learning process.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-23-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. I've had a few people comment and ask...

Thanks. I've had a few people comment and ask about it, mostly to see if I made it or not. I get a lot of looks and sometimes on the freeway people will pull up right next to me for a while to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-20-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Yeah, the jury is still very much out on what the...

Yeah, the jury is still very much out on what the effects of the aeroshell are. The first tank was slightly above average, but that is just one data point. The second tank is in much colder weather...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks, I am glad you like it. So far I have...

Thanks, I am glad you like it. So far I have gotten nearly two full tanks of gas through it. The first tank had a lot of highway and freeway miles and was 16.5 MPG. The current tank is pretty much...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
That is a great idea/lead. I think I am going to...

That is a great idea/lead. I think I am going to just drive it a while and get a bunch of MPG data before doing any other tests. I have other projects that have been severely neglected that need my...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-22-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
You guys have convinced me.. There will be tuft...

You guys have convinced me.. There will be tuft testing sometime in the future, probably after I get back from Thanksgiving. I also started my first mpg tank, so there should be results from that in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-15-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. I was thinking about doing some sort of...

Thanks. I was thinking about doing some sort of testing. I am especially curious how the airflow looks at the interface between the cab and the shell. I have never done tuft testing, so I would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-15-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. I think our bed dimensions are slightly...

Thanks. I think our bed dimensions are slightly different, like 1/2" in length/width, but it would probably fit. I am not sure about the bolts through the stake pockets though.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-15-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
You are correct. The key latches hold the center...

You are correct. The key latches hold the center window closed. The aluminum supports on the wing windows are purely for structure. Without them, the rear windows would be pretty flimsy and a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-14-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Over the weekend I got a lot done on the rear...

Over the weekend I got a lot done on the rear window. Here are the wing windows with supports:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-macskyver-albums-camper+shell-picture7450-20161112-202336-hdr.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-11-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Today I started the installation step. I...

Today I started the installation step. I basically have the shell bolted down and the front window installed. After looking at things, I am a little torn how I want to set up the bed inside. I was...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-10-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Last night I assembled the front window/slider. ...

Last night I assembled the front window/slider. Here are some pics of the progress:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-macskyver-albums-camper+shell-picture7443-20161109-172536-hdr.jpg
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-10-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Oooh.. now you're talking! Maybe I'll have to...

Oooh.. now you're talking! Maybe I'll have to anodize the aluminum pieces a brass color when I am done.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-07-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
This last weekend I finished up doing the...

This last weekend I finished up doing the exterior varnish. I was originally going to do 10ish coats, but after reading the varnish technical data sheet a little closer, I found that only 2-3 coats...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-30-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
I finally got the first coat of varnish on today....

I finally got the first coat of varnish on today. I started off with finishing up the sanding.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-macskyver-albums-camper+shell-picture7394-20161030-134559-hdr.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-28-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
I just wanted to throw up a quick post before I...

I just wanted to throw up a quick post before I start the varnishing process. I had the shell flipped upside down and I finished the epoxy under the eaves. It is a little sloppy, but it will do for...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-13-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am...

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still working on the camper shell and haven't forgotten about the forum thread. I have just been laying on coats of epoxy, so it looks pretty much...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-04-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
I got a bunch done since last post. I was...

I got a bunch done since last post. I was unhappy with the splotchy finish with the epoxy so I decided to just bite the bullet and completely resand it. It basically set me back a full day, but I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-28-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Exactly. Post #40 on this thread has a good...

Exactly. Post #40 on this thread has a good graphic showing it.




Yep. I got a different product, but also from system three to prevent the yellowing due to UV radiation. This is what I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-27-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. The beads and coves are on the edges of...

Thanks. The beads and coves are on the edges of the strips so they fit together tightly with a lot of edge-to-edge surface area contact when laying the flat strips over curves. They also are good...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-26-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,067
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. I got the wood from Lowes. It was 2x6...

Thanks. I got the wood from Lowes. It was 2x6 rough cut cedar (1.75x5.75 actual). I then cut that into strips with a table saw and did the beads and coves on a custom router table. Page 2 of this...
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