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Old 04-30-2010, 04:09 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Cool -- what is the dark gray material on the rear wheel skirts?
None other than black coroplast.

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Attach cantilever (is that the correct term?) brackets back at 45*ish so they hold on the top of the hatch, where the top of the extension starts.

From about the middle of the "arms", extend back to the rear of the "tray", making sort of an upside down "y" shape. Add L brackets to the lower sections of the extension for added support of your new "tray" area.
I'm trying to keep it lightweight enough for the hatch to still open but your idea made me think of those hitch mount cargo platforms which could be extended upwards and clad in coroplast. That way it's a cinch to remove.

Hmmmmm...
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