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marylandkw
Joined: 06 Sep 2005
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Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject: Lifting Mud Flaps |
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I saw a new toy on a truck the other day and I just gotta have it.
It was on the mudflap and looked like a cable going to the bottom of it and an assembly at the top that pulled the cable in thus lifting the flap. These lifted up when he shifted into reverse.
Problem is, after countless hours searching the web I have been unable to locate them. Anybody here know what I am talking about? Direct me to a website or vendor? |
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Flatspot
Joined: 25 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:42 am Post subject: |
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You can find descriptions of several versions for lifting/retracting mud flaps here. Unfortunately, these links don't say a word about who sells the systems.
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/CCL280-851.html |
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marylandkw
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| Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Thank you, Now I know it was not a figment of my imagination. Now if only I could find them. |
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JAXLE67
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| sounds like a hellava idea but one more thing to go wrong |
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yoopr
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Never saw them-Maybe he has 2 Ropes going down both sides of the Trailer and when he has to back up all he does is pull on them :P |
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marylandkw
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| Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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:lol: Thanks yooper, once again you show why you are such a valuable asset to this board. :lol:
But I do have to admit, it's the best idea I have heard yet! |
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yoopr
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| Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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marylandkw wrote: :lol: Thanks yooper, once again you show why you are such a valuable asset to this board. :lol:
But I do have to admit, it's the best idea I have heard yet!
I try-Some times I fail but I try :P
It is a nice idea though |
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marylandkw
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| Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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I found them, putting up a link for any random searchers.
http://www.retractableflaps.com/main.htm
And before long I will tell you how well they work! |
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Mackman
Joined: 14 Sep 2005
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Location: Concordville PA
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| Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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| How much are they i didnt see that on there webstie |
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marylandkw
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| Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't know, I sent them an email, as soon as I know I will let you know. |
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Mackman
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Location: Concordville PA
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| Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks marylandkw |
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Mackman
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Ever hear back ????? |
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marylandkw
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Nope, not yet. After the turkey day weekend I plan on calling them. I will post as soon as I know something. |
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classicxl
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Location: Rosemount MN
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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| cool video good thing for dump trucks |
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TK THE TRUCKER
Joined: 11 Jul 2004
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Location: NEAR ROCHESTER, NY
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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| That would be sweet for going in the landfill. Mine just got ripped off the ohter day, again :D :D |
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