Posted by admin | Posted in Scale Models | Posted on 19-07-2009
Tags: 3d, car, hobby, model, model truck kits, model truck parts, model trucks, model trucks and trailers, model trucks diecast, model trucks plastic, rc, truck
Searching For Model Truck ? Limited Offers Below
 |
 MODEL POWER 56 FORD F 100 PICKUP TRUCK BLACK HO SCALE $5.98 Time Remaining: 31m Buy It Now for only: $5.98 |
 1987 87 Chevrolet Astro Van Light Duty Truck M Van Models Service Repair Manual $28.43 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $28.43 |
 Concrete mixer truck Mercedes Benz of Germany NZG alloy engineering model $168.00 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $168.00 |
 AMT GMC General Semi truck Plastic Model kit 1 25thscale $38.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 34m |
 Ford Truck T Shirt Model T Runabout Design $12.99 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Crane Carrier CCC 1969 Model DLM 714 Truck Brochure $12.99 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Vintage Diecast UNIMOG U Mercedez Benz CURSOR MODELL 974 NIB U1300 NOS Toy Truck $17.50 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 84 International Harvester Model 2554 Dump Truck DT 466 DIESEL 84674 Org Miles $11,900.00 Time Remaining: 43m Buy It Now for only: $11,900.00 |
 Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y63 1 1939 Bedford Type KD Truck George Farrar $11.06 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 48m |
 1975 GMC Propeller Shaft Parts BookMedium and Heavy Duty Truck Models New $19.99 Time Remaining: 52m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 CORGI 97950 FODEN TANKER GUINNESS DIECAST MODEL COMMERCIAL TRUCK LORRY $125.44 Time Remaining: 58m Buy It Now for only: $125.44 |
 CORGI 24401 SHOWMANS JOHN CODONA FAIR 8 WHEEL LEYLAND RIGID DIECAST MODEL TRUCK $94.08 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $94.08 |
For more well priced, quality Model Truck Scroll Down Now
Cover Up That Truck Bed to Get More Security and Better Fuel Economy
Pickups and full-size trucks offer a lot of utility to their owners, which is why trucks are such a popular choice in the US auto market. Late model trucks are quite a lot larger than older models, now offering more interior room, hauling ability, comfort, and towing capacity. Although many improvements have been made over the years, there are still two problems that most truck owners face; lack of security in the truck bed and poor fuel economy. Fortunately there is a solution to help resolve these issues.
A truck bed cover is exactly what it sounds like: a cover for the bed of your truck. There are a number of manufacturers; some of the more popular choices are TruXedo and Pace Edwards. Tonneau covers are available in two main flavors; hard and soft. The hard covers are typically made of fiberglass or aluminum. The aluminum tonneau covers are usually a hinged, folding type of cover that is removable, light weight, and allows the owner to quickly open up a large section of the truck bed for use. They provide moderate security and hide anything that may be laying in the truckbed. Fiberglass bed covers, on the other hand, are typically bolted to the truck and tilt up to allow access to the bed. A compromise with this type of cover is a lack of vertical space in the truck bed to use for hauling. More simply put, the fiberglass covers cannot be easily removed and will limit the hauling capacity. The tradeoff is the added security of the fiberglass covers, which will have a keyed locking mechanism and more sturdy construction. There are also soft tono covers, which are available in both roll up and retractable versions. The roll-up type are reinforced soft top tonneau covers which can be rolled back and tied with Velcro straps to allow access to the bed. Retractable tonneau covers are flexible hard-top versions that retract into the included rollup device.
No matter which tonno cover you choose, there should be a slight gain in fuel economy. There have been many studies performed about the aerodynamics of trucks. Although truck models have very different aerodynamic properties, almost every truck will experience some drag from air flowing into the tailgate. An increase in vehicle drag implies that the truck must work harder to keep moving, which means an increase in fuel consumption. When a tonneau cover is installed and coving the entire truck bed, it is able to force air over the tailgate and reduce the total amount of drag, thereby increasing fuel economy. However, it is important to remember that a heavy tonneau cover will offset the reduced drag by adding weight to the vehicle. Thus it is more likely to see a gain in fuel economy with a lighter tono cover.
Which tonneau cover is right for you depends on your needs. Some offer better security and weather proof seals while others offer low maintenance and ease of use. Also, some tonneau covers look much nicer than others, so aesthetics is also an important factor to consider when searching for full size or pickup truck bed covers.
Resources:
For more information, you can click on the following links to learn more about Pickup Truck Bed Covers, Truxedo Truck Tonneau Cover, or Tonno Covers.
About the Author
|
|
MODEL POWER 56 FORD F 100 PICKUP TRUCK BLACK HO SCALE $5.98 Time Remaining: 31m Buy It Now for only: $5.98 |
1987 87 Chevrolet Astro Van Light Duty Truck M Van Models Service Repair Manual $28.43 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $28.43 |
Concrete mixer truck Mercedes Benz of Germany NZG alloy engineering model $168.00 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $168.00 |
|
AMT GMC General Semi truck plastic model kit 1 25thscale $38.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 34m |
Ford Truck T Shirt Model T Runabout Design $12.99 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
Crane Carrier CCC 1969 Model DLM 714 Truck Brochure $12.99 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
|
Vintage Diecast UNIMOG U Mercedez Benz CURSOR MODELL 974 NIB U1300 NOS Toy Truck $17.50 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
84 International Harvester Model 2554 Dump Truck DT 466 DIESEL 84674 Org Miles $11,900.00 Time Remaining: 43m Buy It Now for only: $11,900.00 |
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y63 1 1939 Bedford Type KD Truck George Farrar $11.06 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 48m |
|
1975 GMC Propeller Shaft Parts BookMedium and Heavy Duty Truck Models New $19.99 Time Remaining: 52m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
CORGI 97950 FODEN TANKER GUINNESS DIECAST MODEL COMMERCIAL TRUCK LORRY $125.44 Time Remaining: 58m Buy It Now for only: $125.44 |
CORGI 24401 SHOWMANS JOHN CODONA FAIR 8 WHEEL LEYLAND RIGID DIECAST MODEL TRUCK $94.08 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $94.08 |
 1964 GMC Model 1000 Suburban Truck Factory Photograph $7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 8m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 1966 GMC Model 1000 Pickup Truck Factory Photograph $7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 8m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Vintage Model A Ford car truck Hollywood Wolf Whistle hot rod rat rod CAR HORN $66.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 16m |
 TRUCK LITE AMBER COLOR ROUND LIGHT MODEL 40 LOT OF 6 LENS NEW OLD STOCK $20.00 Time Remaining: 1h 16m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 S 1980 GM Medium Heavy Duty Model Trucks Wiring Diagrams Manual $13.99 Time Remaining: 1h 27m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Revell 125 97 Ford F150 XLT Trucks Series Plastic Model Kit Skill Level 2 $27.99 Time Remaining: 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 S 1980 GMC Truck Wiring Diagrams Models 10 thru 35 Includes CD 80 Manual $12.99 Time Remaining: 1h 30m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Ertl Diecast Bank Sunbeam Bread MIB 1913 Ford Model T Delivery Truck 1992 MIB $24.99 Time Remaining: 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 REVELL 1 24 SCHMITZ CURTAINSIDE TRAILER MODEL KIT $99.00 Time Remaining: 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 1955 Reo Model A730 Truck Sales Brochure $7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 1963 Reo Model E630D Tandem Truck Sales Brochure $7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 1923 Ford Model T Field Canopy Truck Ad $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 38m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 1957 58 59 61 Studebaker Truck Parts Catalog All Models $85.00 Time Remaining: 1h 39m Buy It Now for only: $85.00 |
 STARTER ALLIS CHALMERS LIFT TRUCK VARIOUS MODELS 64 73 $105.00 Time Remaining: 1h 49m Buy It Now for only: $105.00 |
 Truck Bedz Weekender Model VFLB $117.80 Time Remaining: 1h 52m Buy It Now for only: $117.80 |
 TOMICA LIMITED VINTAGE COCA COLA COKE DELIVERY TRUCK E2000 2 MODELS VOL2 SET $69.99 Time Remaining: 1h 57m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 New Bulldog Car Truck SUV Auto Keyless Entry System Kit Vehicle Model KE1702 $54.97 Time Remaining: 2h 4m Buy It Now for only: $64.97 |
 Tonka Wrecker Tow Truck No 2522 Toronto Canada Model With Original box RARE $119.00 Time Remaining: 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $119.00 |
 Dodge 1971 Model 400 1000 Truck Owner Manual Original $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 ERTL 1917 Ford Model T Pepsi Cola Delivery Truck $7.95 Time Remaining: 2h 10m |
 1988 AMT ERTL Peterbilt 359 MIDNIGHT EXPRESS Model Kit Unbuilt $55.00 Time Remaining: 2h 11m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 1985 Peterbilt Model 349H Truck Brochure $7.99 Time Remaining: 2h 12m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 IHC model H truck AM General Toyota Land Cruiser $12.00 Time Remaining: 2h 13m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 BRAND NEWUNOPENED CAR TRUCK AVITAL 1 WAY REMOTE START W KEYLESS ENTRY LK $40.00 Time Remaining: 2h 13m Buy It Now for only: $47.00 |
 PLUS MODELS 1 35 SCALE BRITISH CHEVROLET C8A HUW TRUCK CONVERSION KIT $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 15m |
 Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y13 3 1918 Crossley Truck Waring Gillow Issue4 $2.34 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 21m |
 Matchbox Intl Model A Ford Royals Truck MLB 1991 $10.00 Time Remaining: 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Chevy S Series SS Pickup Model 1 20th scale $7.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 28m |
 HO Scale Train 50 FLAT CAR with US Mail Big Rig Truck ihc gbb Model Power New $11.99 Time Remaining: 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 4400lb Heavy Duty Industrial Electric Pallet Jack Pallet Truck Model $6,232.00 Time Remaining: 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $6,232.00 |
 HO Scale Train 50 FLAT CAR with ATSF BIG RIG TRUCK ihc gbb Model Power New $10.99 Time Remaining: 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 1 50 YANKEE WALTER ARFF CRASH TRUCK Model CB 3000 Built Resin Geneve Airport $385.00 Time Remaining: 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $385.00 |
 HO Scale model trucks job lot Herpa Wiking Rietze $34.50 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 31m |
 MONOGRAM 1926 MACK BULLDOG TANKER TRUCK 1 24 SCALE PLASTIC MODEL KIT BNIB $34.97 Time Remaining: 2h 31m Buy It Now for only: $34.97 |
 Gear Box WWI Doughboy ford Model T tow truck bank $29.95 Time Remaining: 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 1957 1958 Dodge Truck K Series Model 500 Universal Joint Part 1752412 $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 36m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 FIRST GEAR MACK L MODEL TOW TRUCK $50.00 Time Remaining: 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 REVELL Cadillac Escalade EXT FLAT 1 25 TRUCK Model Car Mountain KIt fs $14.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 AMT 1 25 Scale Ford C 600 Stake Truck Model Car Mountain KIT Truck fs $25.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 REVELL 1999 FORD LIGHTNING SVT PICKUP 1 25 TRUCK Model Car Mountain KIT FS $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 AMT GMC ASTRO 95 TRACTOR TRUCK CABOVER VINTAGE Model Car Mountain KIT O $49.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 MPC Chuck Millers Fire Truck 714 1 25 NEW FS Model Car Mountain KIT $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Lindberg 93 ChevySSPickup Truck Model Car Kit FS 1 20 $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 REVELL 1950 FORD CUSTOM PICKUP TRUCK 1 25 MODEL KIT FS $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 White Road Boss Truck AMT plastic Model Car Mountain kit 1 25 FS $34.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 AMT Boondocker Chevy Blazer TRUCK Model Car Mountain KIT FS 1 25 SEALED T200 $69.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 DIAMOND REO TRACTOR 719 TRACTOR TRUCK FS 1 25 Model Car Mountain KIT $29.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 AMT DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH 40 53 FORD PICKUP TRAILER 1 25 Model Car Mountain O $69.99 Time Remaining: 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |