Abstract: Apparatus is provided for covering and uncovering an opening in the rear of an automobile wherein the apparatus comprises a tailgate pivotally mounted for rotation about a vertical axis and covering or uncovering the lower portion of the opening and a separate flexible member detachably secured to the rear of the automobile to cover or uncover the remaining portion of the opening so that the tailgate may be moved to uncover the lower portion of the opening without moving any portion of the separate flexible member.

Abstract: A removable windshield protective device for application midway of the width of the windshield of a vehicle and having roller curtains capable of being withdrawn over the windshield from the center to each side of the windshield and attached thereto. The device employs spring-biased tabs on one end of the housing of the device for mounting the device adjacent the windshield by extending between the molding of the windshield and its glass and a tab at the other end for extending between the glass of the windshield and the dashboard of the vehicle.