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Did a lot of thinking fer the front side gap covers and this is what I came up with. It's a door based gap cover that should flex enough with the trailer rolling. The sliding cover is to allow the trailer lid opening/closing without crushing the gap cover. Obviously, I still have to trim the covers down once I git the trailer hooked back up and determine the best size fer those covers. I might end up moving the triangle covers to the inside. 
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Even had some time to install the aluminum flashing so the clear gap cover doesn't wear into the Tyvek/Coroplast lid. 
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You may want to give some thought to moving the gap covers to the inside. I see those getting caught by the wind, and at best, causing drag, and at worst, being ripped off. The "Open" picture shows that it shouldn't have an interference problem.
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You may want to give some thought to moving the gap covers to the inside. I see those getting caught by the wind, and at best, causing drag, and at worst, being ripped off. The "Open" picture shows that it shouldn't have an interference problem.
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Basically I had the triangles on the outside so I could see what I needed to trim in order to clear the horizontal cover. I've already trimmed the bottom of the triangles and installed them to the inside...
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That's a neat detail. Ultimately, I think it needs to be curved strips that run from one side to the other, like an armadillo.
How would that go over in TX?
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That's a neat detail. Ultimately, I think it needs to be curved strips that run from one side to the other, like an armadillo.
How would that go over in TX?
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If I git to the point where I can incorporate that concept...I guess I'll git there.
As far as going over in Texas...I didn't think they were funding my project.
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F.A.R.T. applauds BZP's trailer
DATELINE,March 8,2014.
A spokesperson for Friends of Aerodynamic Renaissance Technologies (FART) says the organization applauds BamZipPow's efforts to pass gas (stations) whenever he chooses,and said that something smells of anyone who'd attempt to thwart his efforts.
The National Association of Aerodynamic Streamlining Amateurs (NAASA) has also endorsed BZP's 1-wheel range-extender undertaking.
Representatives of the major oil companies could not be reached for comments.
It is rumored that design bureaus for the U.S.light trailer industry are busy burning blueprints.
SETI has been attempting to make contact with the Unidentified Frugal Object plying the highways in the College Station area.
The American Petroleum Institute remains silent.
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