Abstract: The present invention provides a composite molding tool including a surface coat that comprises metal powders and mineral fillers, and a composition comprising a resin mixture and metallic fillers. The composition includes at least about 45% metallic fillers, based on the weight percent of the total composition.

Abstract: A bridge for use for supporting overhead spotlights or for use as a sport bar for a pickup truck and located at the rear of the cab and adapted to be mounted on the side walls of the cargo box, the bridge having a pair of end caps being mirror images of each other and a center span located between the end caps, the end caps being of a generally common construction to facilitate adaptation of the bridge construction to a variety of makes and models of pickup trucks with a minimum amount of modification and including a socket connection for connecting the mating ends of the center span and end caps.

Abstract: An aerodynamic spoiler adapted to be mounted on the tailgate of a pickup truck to enhance stability under certain driving conditions and to reduce turbulence in the cargo box and further an aerodynamic spoiler having a generally hollow structure and having an open configuration facilitating securing to a mounting surface of a vehicle and a closed configuration after it has been secured and a structure and method of providing common components which can readily accommodate variations in vehicle width with minimal customization required.

Abstract: A light-weight aerodynamic wing device is adapted for mounting on a vehicle in a generally horizontal orientation and in a generally vertically spaced-apart relationship with the vehicle. The wing device is preferably extruded from aluminum and includes generally horizontal upper and lower peripheral walls interconnected to enclose a hollow elongated body. The body can be horizontally and/or vertically swept after extrusion into desired swept configurations for particular vehicular installations. The wall thickness of one or both of the peripheral wall portions is greatest at the compressed portion of the elongated body in order to substantially prevent buckling during horizontal sweep forming. One or more vertical reinforcing members can also be included in the hollow elongated body and extend between the upper and lower peripheral walls.

Abstract: A louver assembly adapted to be mounted to the rear window assembly of an automotive vehicle, having an end cap construction and a plurality of elongated channel members, the end cap construction having a plurality of identical right hand end caps and a plurality of similar but reverse formed left hand end caps, a pair of side rails to receive the end caps, a detent structure for locating and securing the channel members in alignment with the associated one of the end caps, the channel member being of a preselected length to connect right hand and left hand end caps in a predetermined spaced relationship whereby the louver assembly will be of the desired width to fit the rear window assembly, the side rails being of a preselected length to accept a selected number of associated end caps whereby the louver assembly will be of the desired length to fit the rear window assembly, an adjustable hinge assembly to permit pivotal movement of the louver assembly relative to the window assembly and being adjustable to

Abstract: A louver assembly adapted to be mounted to the rear window assembly of an automotive vehicle having a pair of integrally formed, one piece end cap unit and a plurality of elongated channel members, the end cap unit having a plurality of identical right hand end caps and a plurality of similar but reverse formed left hand end caps, a detent structure for locating and locking the channel members in alignment with the associated one of the end caps with resilient bias means for enhancing the lock and minimizing noise, the channel member being of a preselected length to connect right hand and left hand end caps in a predetermined spaced relationship whereby the louver assembly will be of the desired width to fit the rear window assembly, the end cap units being of a preselected length to provide a selected number of end caps whereby the louver assembly will be of the desired length to fit the rear window assembly, the end cap units being generally flexible between adjacent end caps whereby the end cap units can f

Abstract: A combined hardtop-soft top conversion structure and method for notchback coupes generally comprising (a) the removal of rear side glass and rear window, removal of the vehicle roof just near of the "A" pillar and rear of the inner header structure, with the removal being complete from the top of the "B" pillars to the bottom of the "C" pillars, (b) the attachment of a roll bar to the upper ends of the "B" pillars and gusset reinforcements to the rear of the "B" pillars, (c) capping the roll bar, "B" pillar and gusset reinforcements with a molded plastic bow (sometimes referred to as a `targa` bow), (d) attachment of a folding convertible top to the rear of the `targa` bow, (e) attachment of a front roof support or header to the remaining front roof portion and inner header structure, and (f) insertion of a removable hard roof or hatch supported between the front roof support and the front of the `targa` bow.

Abstract: A composition for reinforced high density rigid polyurethane products including conventional rigid polyurethane foam materials and including silica sand as a filler in quantities ranging from 10% to 75% by weight and chopped glass fibers as a reinforcing agent in quantities ranging from 3% to 25% by weight and the method of making the same with the products having a density of from about 10 to about 80 lb/ft.sup.3.