1964 Ford concept truck
http://www.livetrucking.com/big-red...il&utm_term=0_1bffac7135-7f5d214249-132634477
http://www.livetrucking.com/big-red...il&utm_term=0_1bffac7135-7f5d214249-132634477
NO, it was even less, about 2 mpg they claimed.The prototype of this truck stayed in Charlotte at Holman Moodys race shop for about 2 yrs.
Windshield got broken, cost 20 grand to replace.
well i watch both videos, neither one addressed sleeping areas, unless the tilting passenger seat WAS the bed for the driver?
anyways, at least "some aerodynamics were being used, like the skirts and shape of the cab, but 96 feet long?
that would be a nice (but expensive) restoration project for some tv show.
the video said that with trailers, it would be 96 feet long, and i did see a trailer.You're right about the shotgun seat, it was designed for sleep.
No trailers were with this unit, just tractor.
the video said that with trailers, it would be 96 feet long, and i did see a trailer.
and that passenger seat didn't look too comfortable to me, reminds me of my current recliner, yes, i can fall asleep in it, but wake up all achy as it's not really a very good position for a long sleep.
Looks like a rejuvenated project from the 30's when Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was creating vehicle and other designs.
2 mpg wasn't a good option regardless of how "quietly" the engine performed.
No Sleeper would still = "No Deal--No Sale".
Ford had some "better ideas" as we've seen yet some, like the truck, were bad ideas (possibly) rejuvenated.
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Siting as high as that appeared would have been a wee bit startling going under overpasses as well trees. 13' clearance where many "drivers" of today would commit ******* by hitting 12' 5" and up overpasses.