Good morning and happy thirsty Thursday Nebraska.

 

I had a 74 F100 with a 360 and a 78 with a 390, the 360 is without a doubt the HUNGRIEST motor I've ever had, but for some reason, my little 302 isn't getting much better per gallon.

I looked at my wife while she was talking on the phone with her friend about MPG's, I told her when it comes down to MY truck.........your talking Miles Per Gallon, I'm talking Gallons Per Mile.

I did see that episode with the tailgate getting better mileage......but on a few things they have demonstrated in the automotive aspects of things, I've had a different prognosis on my own experiences, and to settle it, I can't drive with my tailgate down, I carry a LOT of stuff with me in the bed, and i'll risk dumping it all over the road.

Thanks Steve, I think she's by far the prettiest truck I've ever owned, she's nothing compared to most of the guys here, but to me, she's all mine lol.

Thanks again, I'm working my rear off to pay her off as quick as possible.

 

Good morning all, happy Thursday!

That's interesting George. I wonder if the tonneau cover on Black helps with mileage.

 

Pat is online. Good morning.

 

Hey Jim, how's Vermont doing this morning?

 

Morning Pat!

I believe the cover did save from drag, so yes it will help in mpg's!

 

From the Mythbusters Web site:

Episode 43: Seasickness Cures, Finger in the Gun Barrel, Tailgate Gas Efficiency

The Test

After 300 miles there didn't appear to be much difference in the gas consumed, but after 500 miles Adam (tailgate down) ran out of gas. Jamie made it another 30 miles before he ran out of gas. This result was the exact opposite of the myth.
Water tunnel visualization

According to the experts, a circular pillow of air forms behind the cab of the truck when the tailgate is up. This "separated bubble"/"locked vortex flow" keep the faster moving air from contacting the truck, and thus reduces drag. With the tailgate down, the bubble breaks down and is no longer able to keep the fast moving air out, increasing drag.

In their scale model with the water tunnel, they were able to see that the increased drag. With the tailgate down, the particles in the water were dropping down and hitting the tailgate.

 

Good morning guys, happy day-before-Friday!

Sorry I'm late, I got caught up in a circular pillow of air that caused my separated bubble"/"locked vortex flow" to burst. This increased the drag on getting my lazy butt into work on time.

 

My vortex bubble doesn't even have a chance to form let alone burst!

 

Vermont is wet with Some snow up higher.

 

Good morning everyone.

Finally making the rounds..

How are things out west??

 

It's all sunshine and blue skies around here... however, there is a little wind blowing things around.

 

Pretty breezy down here also.

 

Afternoon Don, Jim, Pat, Rob, and Steve.

It's raining here. I want snow!!!

 

Hey Kathy, I agree!