Bushwacker, Inc.

L.t.d. Enterprises, Inc.

Gerald A Logan

Pickup truck bed rail protector

A vehicle body extension system is provided for mounting on the fenders and rocker panels of a vehicle. The extensions include fender flare extension units designed to fit each fender. The perimeter of each fender flare unit includes an inner edge which conforms to the shape of the wheel opening and an outer edge which is generally squared-off, with horizontal vertical portions that generally match the shape of the vehicle fender itself. When installed on the vehicle, the fender flare extension units blend with the vehicle's shape and contours to closely resemble custom body work rather than add-on fender flares. Each extension unit has a contoured cross section which includes a protruding region near the wheel opening, a shoulder region, a reverse-turned region and a nonprotuberant border flange region, immediately adjacent the outer edge. Matching molding strips are provided for installation over the rocker panels. A method of installation using adhesives is also described.

Vehicle body and fender extension system

A wheel-opening extension molding is disclosed for use on vehicle fenders which have a door or other removable or movable body part in close proximity to the wheel opening. Vehicle extension moldings, such as wide fender flares or the like, cannot be installed on some vehicles because they will interfere with the opening and closing of vehicle doors. The present invention provides a multiple-piece vehicular body extension for attachment to both the fender and door, and to other vehicle body parts, to present the appearance of a single-piece wide flare or fender extension. A first part of the extension molding is shaped to fit against the fender along the margin of the wheel opening. A notch or cut-out is formed in the extension molding to accommodate the opening and closing of the vehicle door. A second extension molding, having an outer face contoured to appear as an extension on the door of the first molding, is attached to the door. A system for attaching the two moldings is disclosed, including a separate mounting bracketpiece for attaching the second molding to the door.

Multiple piece vehicle fender extension

Fender extension unit

The specification discloses fender extensions which have inner flanges fitting inside and fastening to the inwardly turned flanges of motor vehicle fenders. The inner flanges press edges of outer, cover portions of the extensions tightly against the sides of the fenders. In an alternate embodiment, the inner flange is stepped to provide a shoulder abutting the side of the fender as an aid for proper positioning.

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Portland, OR, United States of America

Gerald A Logan