Abstract: A knee restraint member is constructed to have an adjustable length and has ends adapted for respective attachment to the side panel structure of the vehicle body and to the engine cover panel. Removable fastening means removably attach the ends of the knee restraint member to the side panel structure and to the engine cover panel so that the knee restraint member may be disassembled from at least the engine cover panel to enable service of the engine. The adjustable length of the knee restraint member allows for variation in the distance between the side panel structure and the engine cover panel. In one embodiment of the invention the knee restraint member includes first and second elements, such as stamped steel panels having their inner ends connected together by a slotted connection so that the overall length of the knee restraint may be varied.

Abstract: A jump seat assembly is disclosed for use with vehicles, such as pickup trucks having extended cabs to provide for cargo space rearwardly of the front seat. The seat assembly is foldable into a recess in the side of the cab when stored so that it is flush with the adjacent interior trim structure. The seat assembly is supported in a cantilever fashion when moved to its seating position and is swingable about a skewed axis away from the rear of the cab when moved to its seating position so as to be located wholly outside of the recess and provide more room for a seated passenger.