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Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by jpflat2a, Jul 12, 2005.

  1. Jul 13, 2005
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    beeser

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    beeser

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    The thing that doesn't make sense to me with the teardrop design is the wasted space particularly in the back. I know it makes for better aerodynamics but is it really worth the gas saved?
     
  4. Jul 13, 2005
    53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

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    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
     
  5. Jul 13, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    You need to take some Photochop lessons from Billy,Dan or Brad;)
    Couldn't even stay in the lines, grab your crayolas and go sit in the corner till you can do better!:D
     
  6. Jul 13, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I have the originals from the 1947 popular mechanics and a set of modern CAD drawings if someones interested.
     
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    beeser

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    I started out with the trailer and worked up to the Jeep. Ain't it getting better?
     
  8. Jul 13, 2005
    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    Mine are from the 50's or 60's from one of those types of magazines.
    My pop used to order all types of prints of sail boats, lawn furniture
    and all types of misc. stuff. And never built any of it. :rofl:
     
  9. Jul 13, 2005
    speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

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    I know we discussed this not too long ago. As a matter of fact, there was a website that showed you how to build it with step by step photos. I'll look for it...
     
  10. Jul 13, 2005
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    had the website till my harddrive decided that it hates me :( I still would like one but I decided that this is not the time in my life to build one.
     
  11. Jul 14, 2005
    beeser

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    beeser

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    Is this it?
    http://www.westhoffdesign.com/michael/teardrop.htm
     
  13. Jul 14, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    There are more than 25-30 websites that show the full construction, I have saved a few in my links page for later construction if anybody wants the link, just yell!!
     
  14. Jul 14, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    2+2 is still too close for comfort IMHO. I'd be happy with tossing the kids a tent...;)

    I like teardrops...but realistically it's too big a project to take on right now, and I'm not going to spend the $ to buy one.

    I am kicking around looking for a sheep M416 to purpose-build for camping tho...
     
  15. Jul 14, 2005
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    Mcruff, I'm yelling
    can you post/share what you have
    thanks
     
  16. Jul 14, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Got to leave for a few errands, will post them in about 3 hours Jim.
     
  17. Jul 15, 2005
    speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

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    I'll 2nd the yell. Deb thinks they're cool as well. Half of the battle has been won ;)
     
  18. Jul 15, 2005
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    still yelling MIKE !!!
     
  19. Jul 15, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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  20. Jul 16, 2005
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    Thanks Mike :JEEP:
     
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