Abstract: A cargo protecting system for a pickup truck includes a metal support structure that is in a fixed position relative to a pickup truck. A bed floor is fixedly supported by the metal support structure, and the bed floor includes a first support surface for directly supporting cargo, wherein the first support surface is substantially coplanar with a plane. A first chamber is disposed substantially beneath the plane and can be defined by a first shell having first and second openings. The first chamber is accessible from above the plane through the first opening, and the first and second openings can be of sufficient size and dimension to allow the passage of a spare tire. Exemplary embodiments can include a second chamber disposed substantially directly beneath the bed floor and adjacent to the second opening, wherein the second chamber is separate from the first chamber and accessible from the first chamber through the second opening.

Abstract: A concealed vehicle headlamp is provided including a pivot bracket mounted to the vehicle, a headlamp housing pivotally mounted to the pivot bracket for movement between closed and open positions, a headlamp mounted to the housing for movement between the closed and open positions, the headlamp being adjustable relative to the headlamp housing for aiming, a motor to move the headlamp housing in the open and closed positions, a spider adjustable in fore and aft and cross car directions with respect to the headlamp housing, an intermediate panel having fore and aft ends vertically adjustable with respect to the spider, and a cover panel having means of concealed attachment with the intermediate panel for fitting flush with respect to the vehicle body when the headlamp housing is in the closed position.

Abstract: A first plastic body panel has an appearance panel with an appearance surface and an adjoining edge. The body panel has a tongue projecting from the adjoining edge generally parallel and recessed from the appearance surface. The tongue has an appearance side and a hidden side with the hidden side having a plurality of ribs. A second plastic body panel has an appearance panel with an appearance surface and an adjoining edge. The second plastic body panel has an inboard "L" shaped flange spaced and generally parallel to the appearance panel at the adjoining edge. The appearance panel and the flange of the second body panel define a slot at the adjoining edge for receiving the tongue of the first plastic body panel for slideably connecting the panels with the ribs of the tongue engaging the inboard "L" shaped flange. The appearance surfaces are coplanar at the adjoining edges whereby the panels can move relative to each other while maintaining the appearance surfaces coplanar at the adjoining edges.