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Old 08-27-2012, 04:10 PM   #65 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
How about a U-shaped filler panel with 15° tapered ends that fits under a half open hatch? Duplicate the latch mechanism and you'd have an easily removable piece that only touches weatherstripping instead of paint.

I suppose negatives would be an air gap at the top of the hatch, and rear vision.
Brilliant, you gave me a idea, if i bought a 2nd hatch to cut up/ build off of,i could keep the original packed away.
So many idea's so little time & money.
I have 2 mods in mid stage now..
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