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V4F · 06-06-2011, 07:12 PM

my coupe has a rumble seat . how do i change it to a trunk ? ... thanks .. steve

Model A Man · 06-06-2011, 07:24 PM

you need to find a set of orig trunk hinges the repo ones dont fit (even the USA made ones, I tried) and you need to change out the curved inner panel to the inner panel used for a trunk and then you need to move your rumble handle to the trunk area of the lid. I used a repo inner panel, it will fit with some rework, so if you can find an orig one you will be much better off. also you need to add the piece that holds the trunk lid open and the rubber stops and rt and left trunk lid alignment shims

48Ratfink · 06-06-2011, 08:45 PM

You could start by sending Me Your springs and cushions!! My 31 is very needy!

V4F · 06-06-2011, 09:02 PM

MAM , thank you . sounds like i need to gather parts . thanks .

RF , ill think on it .................... do ya have what i need to change it ?

Fred K-OR · 06-06-2011, 09:09 PM

Since getting my "new" 29 coupe, I had considered changing it to a rumble seat. But after reading some comments about having a trunk rather that a rumble, maybe I should forget it. From the comments, most people seem to prefer the trunk.

Fred A · 06-06-2011, 09:51 PM

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I have a rumble seat that I just use as a trunk. It would be more tidy to switch the parts with some soul that thinks he'd put his grandchildren in the rumble seat which I don't feel is at all safe, but It's one of those traditional things and correct in my deluxe car. Good Luck: Fred A

Jason in TX · 06-06-2011, 10:05 PM

Like Fred does, you can just take the cushions out and use it as a trunk. This eliminates the need to weld up the rumble handle, repaint the deck lid, find hinges and change the inner panels. Then in that blue moon instance when someone actually wants to ride in the rumble seat, you have the option to do that as well.

V4F · 06-07-2011, 08:07 AM

yes i will use the rumble as a trunk untill i get it figured out . thanks all for the info ......

Special Coupe Frank · 06-07-2011, 10:20 AM

If it is a factory rumble, I would NOT change it.

ken ct · 06-07-2011, 10:29 AM

WHY does everyone want to change what they bought,why not buy what you want in the first place??????????? ken ct.

HoarseWhisperer · 06-07-2011, 10:31 AM

IMO, rumble seats were one of the unique things of the era vehicles; therefore desirable.

After the most frequent question of "What year is it?, comes "Does it have a rumble seat?"

Steve Wastler · 06-07-2011, 06:50 PM

After getting my roadster in 81 first thing i did was swich from the original trunk to rumble, all the parts were with it. Have always wanted to change it back.

06-06-2011, 07:12 PM	#1
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Rumble seat my coupe has a rumble seat . how do i change it to a trunk ? ... thanks .. steve __________________ V4f

06-06-2011, 07:24 PM	#2
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 604	Re: Rumble seat you need to find a set of orig trunk hinges the repo ones dont fit (even the USA made ones, I tried) and you need to change out the curved inner panel to the inner panel used for a trunk and then you need to move your rumble handle to the trunk area of the lid. I used a repo inner panel, it will fit with some rework, so if you can find an orig one you will be much better off. also you need to add the piece that holds the trunk lid open and the rubber stops and rt and left trunk lid alignment shims

06-06-2011, 08:45 PM	#3
48Ratfink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Opelika,Al. Posts: 132	Re: Rumble seat You could start by sending Me Your springs and cushions!! My 31 is very needy!

06-06-2011, 09:02 PM	#4
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Rumble seat MAM , thank you . sounds like i need to gather parts . thanks . RF , ill think on it .................... do ya have what i need to change it ? __________________ V4f

06-06-2011, 09:09 PM	#5
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Rumble seat Since getting my "new" 29 coupe, I had considered changing it to a rumble seat. But after reading some comments about having a trunk rather that a rumble, maybe I should forget it. From the comments, most people seem to prefer the trunk. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

06-06-2011, 09:51 PM	#6
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Rumble seat Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a rumble seat that I just use as a trunk. It would be more tidy to switch the parts with some soul that thinks he'd put his grandchildren in the rumble seat which I don't feel is at all safe, but It's one of those traditional things and correct in my deluxe car. Good Luck: Fred A

06-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#7
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Rumble seat Like Fred does, you can just take the cushions out and use it as a trunk. This eliminates the need to weld up the rumble handle, repaint the deck lid, find hinges and change the inner panels. Then in that blue moon instance when someone actually wants to ride in the rumble seat, you have the option to do that as well. __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

06-07-2011, 08:07 AM	#8
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Rumble seat yes i will use the rumble as a trunk untill i get it figured out . thanks all for the info ...... __________________ V4f

06-07-2011, 10:20 AM	#9
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Rumble seat If it is a factory rumble, I would NOT change it.

06-07-2011, 10:29 AM	#10
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Rumble seat WHY does everyone want to change what they bought,why not buy what you want in the first place??????????? ken ct.

06-07-2011, 10:31 AM	#11
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Rumble seat IMO, rumble seats were one of the unique things of the era vehicles; therefore desirable. After the most frequent question of "What year is it?, comes "Does it have a rumble seat?" __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

06-07-2011, 06:50 PM	#12
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Rumble seat After getting my roadster in 81 first thing i did was swich from the original trunk to rumble, all the parts were with it. Have always wanted to change it back.