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Otto · 10-28-2010, 11:52 AM

black = hotest

white = coolest

therefore, white = less air conditioning demand = better mpg

Daox · 10-28-2010, 11:54 AM

I merged the two threads on the same topic.

KamperBob · 10-28-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daox

I merged the two threads on the same topic.

Ah! I was confused. Thanks, dude!
KB

aerohead · 10-28-2010, 06:28 PM

The Pacific NW continues to impress me.It's like Dr. Michael Seal Mania! I love it!
10-mpg! Take that OPEC!
Thanks for sharing that,it's like the sun came up twice today.

Big Dave · 10-28-2010, 07:00 PM

I wonder what all those windows are about.

Bet the thing leaks like a sieve in a rainstorm.

SoobieOut · 10-28-2010, 09:47 PM

Thanks for posting this cool truck. Thinking about buying this as a starting point for an off road camper. Anyone had experience with the Toyota 22R 4 banger engine?

dorramider7 · 10-29-2010, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by euromodder

Apparently it's for sale

Interesting!

Food for thought. Loose that pointy tail where it all hinges. Flat door at that point would be simpler, lighter, keep usable interior space, and focus on attached flow.

Cheers

KamperBob · 10-29-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MorphDaCivic

Thanks for posting this cool truck. Thinking about buying this as a starting point for an off road camper. Anyone had experience with the Toyota 22R 4 banger engine?

I believe that's the same engine Toyota put in all those 1970's Class C motorhomes. There weren't that many yet I still see them on the road and chat when I see one in a CG. Very durable.

Cheers
KB

JasonG · 10-29-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Well, it's not exactly laminar flow, and the black panels would make things toasty on any sunny day south of Nome, but it does show what can be done with a basic pickup truck shape.

I wonder about his rear wheel wells, and why skirts were not used.

I would think his reasons were for clearance off roading. In Colorado rocks tend to eat fenders, most cut the bottoms off to keep them from snagging.

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Originally Posted by MorphDaCivic

Thanks for posting this cool truck. Thinking about buying this as a starting point for an off road camper. Anyone had experience with the Toyota 22R 4 banger engine?

The 22R is a solid engine that was used in many vehicles. Parts are readily available. It's sorta like a 350, most that work on them have a few laying around. Kinda like saying i need parts for a metro on here

skyl4rk · 10-30-2010, 08:06 AM

The motor is known as a very reliable motor. Think tractor motor.

I think that camper needs a hippy bus paint job.