1965 Ford F100 Aero cap? Photoshop inside...

[Sven7]

Oh damn! When you find something would you mind posting a thread on them?

3D model in progress... couldn't help myself.

[kach22i]

Nice finds.

Here are a few more along those lines.

Just a Car Guy: Cool Rv's, 2 because they melded a vehicle and a trailer into one

[Sven7]

All those random truck pics should really have their own thread...


Aero cap mockup by Tyler Linner, on Flickr


Aero cap mockup by Tyler Linner, on Flickr


Aero cap mockup by Tyler Linner, on Flickr


Aero cap mockup by Tyler Linner, on Flickr

[Sven7]

For some odd reason the top of the cab wouldn't turn white...


Aero Cap by Tyler Linner, on Flickr


Aero Cap by Tyler Linner, on Flickr

[kach22i]

That looks very intriguing.

[KamperBob]

Originally Posted by Sven7

Wheel skirts? Did they even make them for these?

Plan taper, got it!

Next step: 3D mockup! (Not for awhile though- finals loom)

Confusion is my curse, sorry. I meant existing openings in side panels for the wheels. They have nice curvature. A teardrop shell (side view) blends with those elements so it not only pleases the wind but eyeballs too. Since you don't use the bed much, construction can be simplified. Sounds like you don't need/want a hatch lid for access. 3D mockup is fun. Google Sketchup is free yet surprisingly good. Here's a concept I doodled a while ago that might offer some food for thought.

[skyking]

that duck tail one looks great! Now just imagine for a moment, a receiver hitch bumper and tail light extension assembly about 4' back, and a three piece easy on/easy off removable boat tail for the long road trips. Might be worth building a temp one to see of it pays.

[Sven7]

Originally Posted by KamperBob

Confusion is my curse, sorry. I meant existing openings in side panels for the wheels. They have nice curvature. A teardrop shell (side view) blends with those elements so it not only pleases the wind but eyeballs too. Since you don't use the bed much, construction can be simplified. Sounds like you don't need/want a hatch lid for access. 3D mockup is fun. Google Sketchup is free yet surprisingly good. Here's a concept I doodled a while ago that might offer some food for thought.

Ok, I see. I do want to have an access hatch. Sometimes I sit in the bed and draw cars at car shows. And, although it looks cool on a newer truck I really want to keep it looking somewhat period correct. It appeared to be too much trouble to make the model how I really wanted. The tumblehome would increase as the topper goes back, so that the rear of it would have perhaps 60* of inward slant.

And, well, I tolerate 3D mockup for the result!

Originally Posted by skyking

that duck tail one looks great! Now just imagine for a moment, a receiver hitch bumper and tail light extension assembly about 4' back, and a three piece easy on/easy off removable boat tail for the long road trips. Might be worth building a temp one to see of it pays.

No trailers! lol, I don't have the time or money for that, and the truck's not going on road trips. Its main duties are car shows and trips to the lumber yard with my dad.

And picking up the ladies! This is slightly more masculine than my '81 b**ch basket hahaha

[skyking]

Not a trailer, a set of tail lights and light frame that plugs into a receiver hitch. then you attach the boat tail on that.
I doubt it would enhance the chick magnet effect.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by skyking

Not a trailer, a set of tail lights and light frame that plugs into a receiver hitch. then you attach the boat tail on that.
I doubt it would enhance the chick magnet effect.

If so then your, ah, date might be manlier than you . . . .