Automotive vehicle bootwell and drain trough apparatus

Details Automotive vehicle bootwell and drain trough apparatus Automotive vehicle bootwell and drain trough apparatus

1999-02-02

2000-11-14

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Lining

29610708, 296 38, B60J 720

Patent

active

061459097

ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment of an automotive vehicle apparatus includes a single piece bootwell and drain trough. In another aspect of the present invention, a bootwell, drain trough and drainage area are formed from plastic and have a generally rigid and freestanding construction. Yet another aspect of the present invention allows stowage of a convertible roof into the bootwell.

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