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 Joop
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/AAtkoje4-eM



   
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Paul Rouffa
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That always seemed like a neat idea.



   
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It's a great idea and seems well-engineered here. My family and later I, drove a 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon with the disappearing tailgate. It worked great and was a much better design than the ones used now. Unfortunately, this great idea was eliminated after 1976 because of downsizing and designs that couldn't include this feature. A real drawback and an example of regulations interfering with good design and popular features.



   
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Brush
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Quite cool; but, something else to go wrong and need repair.



   
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Frank Kocour
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Cool idea, but seems like it would be difficult to exit from an accident.  Major Jaws Of Life action.



   
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