fallenknight308

My yard has two huge live-oak trees, and the gap up top of the rear hatch is always getting filled with leaves and debris.
I was wondering if anyone had any home-brew ideas on how to block it up?
Any idea will be considered, and if it works, I'll do a write-up on this!
Oh and yes, I have already thought of parking elsewhere.
Maybe gorilla glue a fabric strip across it?

DirtRoadXJ

id say no to the glue but its a good idea. maybe use canvas and buttons so you can still take it off to clean under it. should be lots out there on how to make covers. use ideas from the guys who make custom tops for wrangles or chop tops.

Bbasso

since you said glue...
1 inch wide rubber strip (long as you need) then glue it under the hatch's edge and have it but up against the roof.

wiggles

Use weather stripping, put it on the body side and with any luck it will seal when the hatch is closed

fallenknight308

Good stuff so far, keep 'em coming.

77olds

Yeah the last 2 suggestions are probably going to be your best bet.

I hate parking under trees. A lot of people purposefully do it for the shade in the summer, but trees and cars don't mix. Ever.

jpowersxj

duck tape the hinged area. so long as it doesnt get wet underneath it wont be noticiable other wise keep checking the spot and keeping it clear with the old rusty screwdriver