Abstract: A stabilizer clip for a window assembly clip includes a clip body having a generally U-shaped profile. The clip body is preferably sized to be retained in a windowpane run channel assembly. The clip body defines a groove between opposed side walls for slidably receiving an edge of a windowpane. A plurality of pads extends outwardly from the walls. The pads are adapted to slidably engage the windowpane. When the clip body is retained in the windowpane run channel assembly by a mounting means and the windowpane is in an extended position, the pads engage with the windowpane to prevent lateral movement of the windowpane relative to the windowpane run channel assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle body includes a first compartment for carrying passengers or cargo and second compartment for carrying cargo rearwardly adjacent to the first compartment. The body includes a plurality of body components defining an opening between the first and second compartments. A structural support ring is attached in the opening and includes a pivotable midgate panel preassembled to the support ring to ease installation. At least one hinge is pivotably connected between the midgate panel and the support ring. At least one latch selectively secures the midgate panel in an upright closed position.

Abstract: A stabilizer clip for a window assembly clip includes a clip body having a generally U-shaped profile. The clip body is preferably sized to be retained in a windowpane run channel assembly. The clip body defines a groove between opposed side walls for slidably receiving an edge of a windowpane. A plurality of pads extends outwardly from the walls. The pads are adapted to slidably engage the windowpane. When the clip body is retained in the windowpane run channel assembly by a mounting means and the windowpane is in an extended position, the pads engage with the windowpane to prevent lateral movement of the windowpane relative to the windowpane run channel assembly.

Abstract: A midgate in a truck or other vehicle has a power actuated window in a hinged midgate panel that has an optional pass through closure with inner and outer closure panels openable for transferring articles between compartments separated by the midgate without requiring opening or folding down of the midgate panel itself. An interlock system protects the window by requiring that the window be retracted into the midgate panel before the midgate latches can be released for folding down the midgate panel. It also prevents the window from being actuated unless the midgate panel is latched closed. The interlock system prevents the optional pass through closure from being opened unless the window is fully closed and also prevents the window from being lowered if either pass through door closure is open. The midgate may be applied to various types of multi-use vehicles; for example, open or closed body trucks, vans, station wagons, etc.

Abstract: A dual position endgate cable post assembly for positioning a tailgate of an automotive vehicle at any height between the fully open and closed positions, which includes a first cable attachment member supported by the body of an automotive vehicle, a second cable attachment member coupled to the tailgate of the automotive vehicle, and a third cable attachment member supported by the body of the vehicle, wherein the third cable attachment member is located below the first cable attachment member. The dual position endgate cable post assembly further includes a cable having a first end supported by the first cable attachment member and a second end supported by the second cable attachment member, wherein the cable can be wound one or more times around the third cable attachment member to adjust the length of the cable extending between the first cable attachment member and the second cable attachment member.

Abstract: A dual position endgate cable post assembly for positioning a tailgate of an automotive vehicle at any height between the fully open and closed positions, which includes a first cable attachment member supported by the body of an automotive vehicle, a second cable attachment member coupled to the tailgate of the automotive vehicle, and a third cable attachment member supported by the body of the vehicle, wherein the third cable attachment member is located below the first cable attachment member. The dual position endgate cable post assembly further includes a cable having a first end supported by the first cable attachment member and a second end supported by the second cable attachment member, wherein the cable can be wound one or more times around the third cable attachment member to adjust the length of the cable extending between the first cable attachment member and the second cable attachment member.