Abstract: The present invention is directed to a plastic double-walled structural panel suitable for use as a door or tailgate for a motor vehicle. The structural panel includes a plastic outer panel, a plastic inner panel, and a substantially plastic support structure. Generally, the plastic outer panel has one or more outer attachment points that correspond to one or more inner attachment points in the inner panel. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the support structure is comprised of plastic and is formed integrally with the inner or outer panel, e.g., as integral trusses. Integrally-formed or non-integrally-formed connectors may be included for connecting attachment points of the inner panel and attachment points of the outer panel. The invention further includes a method for manufacturing and assembling a substantially plastic double-walled structural panel that is suitable for use in connection with motor vehicles.

Abstract: A movable molding is provided for a vehicle on the vehicle body adjacent to a wrap-around end portion of the bumper. The molding and end portion of the bumper have mating abutment walls through which these elements are fastened together. When the bumper moves towards the vehicle upon impact, the molding is thereby caused to move therewith. Slide means are provided between the molding and vehicle body for sliding of the molding along the body. A cam surface is provided in the sliding structure which causes the end of the molding remote from the bumper end porton to move away from the vehicle body and thereby avoid damaging contact with any outwardly projecting vehicle body structure which lies in the path of the molding.

Abstract: A movable molding is provided for a vehicle on the vehicle body adjacent to a wrap-around end portion of the bumper. The molding and end portion of the bumper have mating abutment walls through which these elements are fastened together. When the bumper moves towards the vehicle upon impact, the molding is thereby caused to move therewith. Slide means are provided between the molding and vehicle body for sliding of the molding along the body. Fastening means attach the molding to the bumper end portion. The fastening means aid in easy assembly and permit vertical movement of the bumper end portion while the molding remains stationary.