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When cows fly
Preliminary testing ...
Technology, the solution to all of our problems... and the cause of most of them.
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Re: When cows fly
Where does a Model T fall in the scale ?
I have to assume the Jeep is slightly more aerodynamic than a T...
I have to assume the Jeep is slightly more aerodynamic than a T...
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Re: When cows fly
As the owner of a 66 CJ5 i take offence of that
When in trouble, do not fear, blame the second engineer !
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
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Re: When cows fly
That's udderly ridiculous. Jeeps were designed to do specific work and aerodynamics were not a consideration. To keep the "Jeep look" only minor changes can be made. And they can be camooflaged! When the steaks are high you can count on the Jeep, you won't have to hoof it.
'66 was a good year.
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Re: When cows fly
'66 was a good year, my wife is of that year too, still runs fine without a rebuild
When in trouble, do not fear, blame the second engineer !
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
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Re: When cows fly
In the grand scheme of things, I've been given to understand that (arguably) aerodynamics doesn't weigh very heavily where road vehicles are concerned even at today's speeds. Influenced by rapid advances in airplane designs (where it does make a difference) designers of everything from railroad locomotives to refrigerators became infatuated with "streamline" design in the late 1920's and 30's, and our perceptions of enhanced speed owing to swooping forms and compound curves are still influenced by them. As far as the Model T is concerned, about the only big differences I've noted performance-wise is that piloting Lizzie in a stiff cross-wind is much like managing a small boat under sail !! There can be a lot of wind-load that's much reduced if you put the top down !
"Get a horse !"
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Re: When cows fly
Rich...
I think Henry engineered the design with wind drag as a supplementary braking system as it was ultra low cost and provided the ability to save on the service brakes
And on the flip side, a good tail wind (and a steep downhill grade) will give you another 5mph top speed !!
I think Henry engineered the design with wind drag as a supplementary braking system as it was ultra low cost and provided the ability to save on the service brakes
And on the flip side, a good tail wind (and a steep downhill grade) will give you another 5mph top speed !!
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Re: When cows fly
Yes, much the same as using thermosyphon to give extra torque through the waterpump for those who install them.
When did I do that?
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Re: When cows fly
The problem is that cows don't realize that they are aerodynamic and never take advantage of it.They should really put a pig in the wind tunnel.
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Re: When cows fly
They tried, but the noise was too much for the pig and when he lost his voice, he became disgruntled.
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Re: When cows fly
I'm sure glad the new Cub Cadet lawn tractor that I bought last year has a nicely designed streamlined hood, it sure does get the yard mowed with a lot less fuel than our old "square" hooded Craftsman. Dave
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Re: When cows fly
Dave,
Just as a safety warning, be sure to never roll down the windows at speeds over 200mph.
Bad things will happen !
Just as a safety warning, be sure to never roll down the windows at speeds over 200mph.
Bad things will happen !
More people are doing it today than ever before !
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Re: When cows fly
Dave, i went from tractor type mower to a zero turn this spring. Its like a rear engine dragster compared to my tractor. Not sure why they call it "zero turn" thats all my wife can do on it. She said she is not mowing with that €₩◇$@*%& thing!
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Re: When cows fly
They wind tunneled that cow wrong. Cows always stand with their butts to the wind. That’s how you tell which way the wind is blowing when you have to pick a field for a dead stick landing.
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Re: When cows fly
I laughed so hard this afternoon when I read this thread, I almost couldn't sleep for my nap!
Thanks again for making my good day great.
Thanks again for making my good day great.
Since I lost my mind mind, I feel more liberated