Eastern Catalytic - Exhaust And Trailer Hitch

[ecdriver711]

Maybe EM or a supplier will come up with an aerodynamic roof carrier that looks good. Hope so, sometimes I need more space.

 

[NSTG8R]

Maybe EM or a supplier will come up with an aerodynamic roof carrier that looks good. Hope so, sometimes I need more space.

I'm going to whip up something like this out of fiberglass (including the side bags using the front wheel fairings as molds), maybe CG if I can find a deal on a roll.

 

[JEBar]

I'm going to whip up something like this out of fiberglass (including the side bags using the front wheel fairings as molds), maybe CG if I can find a deal on a roll.

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I can only wish I had the talent to fabricate something like that .... I have little doubt that once you get a pattern down you can market them if you wish .... as something to think about, with no rear window in the truck lid, how about raising it to where it is open to the level of the roof and putting sides and a back in the open area .... in other words, creating a van in which the trunk space would be doubled or even tripled .. ... if the extension could be slid in when needed and removed (something like a shell for a pickup truck), that could be a handy thing to have

Jim

 

[outsydthebox]

..........mounting would require significant modification to the tail wheel cover....

The hitch should be mounted completely inside of the cover. As for ''significant modification?"...Just cut a whole in it.

 

[outsydthebox]

I'm going to whip up something like this out of fiberglass (including the side bags using the front wheel fairings as molds), maybe CG if I can find a deal on a roll.

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If, according to Jerome, "the mirrors cause 6lbs of drag", What do you recon those would cause?

 

[outsydthebox]

I can only wish I had the talent to fabricate something like that .... I have little doubt that once you get a pattern down you can market them if you wish .... as something to think about, with no rear window in the truck lid, how about raising it to where it is open to the level of the roof and putting sides and a back in the open area .... in other words, creating a van in which the trunk space would be doubled or even tripled .. ... if the extension could be slid in when needed and removed (something like a shell for a pickup truck), that could be a handy thing to have

Jim

I think that is an outstanding idea for doubling the rear cargo area!

 

[wayne kemp]

As for extra carrying room I would rather the rear door hinge two ways. From the top and the bottom. That way you could carry larger (longer) packages if
needed. Or be great for those tailgate parties. Beer, burgers, chips and etc. or just a quick hand of poker or shooting dice.

 

[NSTG8R]

I can only wish I had the talent to fabricate something like that .... I have little doubt that once you get a pattern down you can market them if you wish .... as something to think about, with no rear window in the truck lid, how about raising it to where it is open to the level of the roof and putting sides and a back in the open area .... in other words, creating a van in which the trunk space would be doubled or even tripled .. ... if the extension could be slid in when needed and removed (something like a shell for a pickup truck), that could be a handy thing to have

Jim

That's a thought! A slide-in truck camper style cargo carrier contoured to the roof line. A little rubber seal to block the wind, and protect the paint job. Make it light enough that two people can install/remove once you get where you're going. I like it! Okay...back to the drawing board.

 

[NSTG8R]

If, according to Jerome, "the mirrors cause 6lbs of drag", What do you recon those would cause?

Good point! Going with something like JEBar's idea.

 

[JEBar]

Good point! Going with something like JEBar's idea.

ahhhhh geeeee .... .... what's the old saying, "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once-in-a-while ..

Jim