Abstract: A window molding comprises of a molding element and a pair of leg elements for defining grooves of varying height for preventing water such as rain on a windshield from flowing over the molding to the side of a vehicle body. The molding element is uniform in cross section and a single piece. The leg elements gradually increasing in height toward predetermined longitudinal ends and are indepenedent from the molding element and mechanically fastened to same.

Abstract: A jack bracket is installed so as to have an opening on an inboard side thereof. A reinforcement bracket connects an outboard side of the jack bracket to a beaded portion of a rear fender and a bumper side. A wheel house outer has an extension interconnecting a rear end portion of a rear pillar inner and a lateral flange of a rear floor. The jack bracket is installed on the jack bracket mounting plate which is in turn installed on the rear end portion of the rear pillar inner and the extension of the wheel house outer. A floor extension plate interconnects the jack bracket mounting plate and the lateral flange of the rear floor.