What Gerisch didn't realize when he designed the revisions to the C-pillar (when the rear roof section was removed) was that the diagonal of the opening would measure 55 inches. What this means is that the industry-standard 4 X 8 sheet of plywood can be easily carried in the KirkWood Edition's open cargo bed. It seems that Gerisch has come up with the superior mouse trap when one compares the utility of his creation with other shortbed pickups like Ford's Explorer SporTrac and the first generation Nissan Frontier 4-door pickup.
It is even possible to carry a fully assembled $5,000 Weber gas grill in the KirkWood's versatile cargo bay. A side benefit of the design is that with the sunroof open and the rear glass stored up on the roof rack, you have the feeling that you're riding the world's most unique four-wheel-drive SUV convertible.