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s.e.charles · 06-10-2025, 08:00 PM

what would be the correct way?

bumper then fender step then open the lid? hop from there and hope you land right?

any way i imagine it seems really awkward.

getting out? i would probably have to crawl clear & then roll down

the rear quarter.

there must be a proper sequence in the Owners Manual.

edit: did some models have a trunk lid instead of rumble seat? i forgot to investigate that, so while we're here . . . .

thanks,

sid

Kens 36 · 06-10-2025, 09:44 PM

Sid,

Open the rumble first - hold onto the lid. There should be a step pad on the right taillight extension. Left foot on that pad, right foot on the fender pad, step on to the seat, climb in. Getting out is nearly as much fun - just reverse the process.

Ken

corvette8n · 06-11-2025, 07:31 AM

Yes there were non rumble seat models.

s.e.charles · 06-11-2025, 07:40 AM

not sure i could remember that sequence or to take my shoes on or off to execute same.

a trunk seems the more practical option; thanks

Tim Ayers · 06-11-2025, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kens 36

Sid,

Open the rumble first - hold onto the lid. There should be a step pad on the right taillight extension. Left foot on that pad, right foot on the fender pad, step on to the seat, climb in. Getting out is nearly as much fun - just reverse the process.

Ken

Yep. Stepping on the seat is just a part of having a rumble seat.

s.e.charles · 06-11-2025, 08:30 AM

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i have a strange premonition that as we pulled away i would see my shoes perfectly aligned.

on the curb!

tubman · 06-11-2025, 10:31 AM

I remember a lot of footprints on the seat of my old '36 3-window.

A more important piece of knowledge would be how best to assist a young lady in a skirt up into the rumble seat. When I had mine, everybody wanted a ride.

JayChicago · 06-11-2025, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tubman

rumble seat. When I had mine, everybody wanted a ride.

I want a ride! Never been in a rumble seat. Would love to, just for the experience one time, before I get too old to make the climb-aboard.

Kens 36 · 06-11-2025, 11:05 AM

Jay,

You are not too old to climb aboard. Sadly, you are too old to get out, so I hope you enjoy being in there.

Ken

tubman · 06-11-2025, 11:25 AM

Rumble seats are like sailboats to me. It's better if you have a friend who has one.

Kube · 06-11-2025, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kens 36

Jay,

You are not too old to climb aboard. Sadly, you are too old to get out, so I hope you enjoy being in there.

Ken

Oh my! Hilarious in your accuracy.

Kube · 06-11-2025, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JayChicago

I want a ride! Never been in a rumble seat. Would love to, just for the experience one time, before I get too old to make the climb-aboard.

Jay, my wife loves riding in the rumble seat. Beats me but hey, she likes it so what the heck?

Tim Ayers · 06-11-2025, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Jay, my wife loves riding in the rumble seat. Beats me but hey, she likes it so what the heck?

My two sons love it too.

TJ · 06-12-2025, 06:19 PM

Had two rumble seat cars over the years and will not own another. If you go on a tour for two or more days putting your luggage in the back and retrieving it is a huge PITA.

Kens 36 · 06-12-2025, 09:11 PM

Tom, you are right on the money! You can get your luggage it, but you usually have to crawl in there to get it out. Don't even think of keeping your beer cooer in there!

Ken

TJ · 06-13-2025, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kens 36

Tom, you are right on the money! You can get your luggage it, but you usually have to crawl in there to get it out. Don't even think of keeping your beer cooer in there!

Ken

Ken, you are right about the beer cooler. Have to keep the Blue Moon cold and readily available.

Tim Ayers · 06-13-2025, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kens 36

Tom, you are right on the money! You can get your luggage it, but you usually have to crawl in there to get it out. Don't even think of keeping your beer cooer in there!

Ken

Haha. Sadly true.

ford38v8 · 06-13-2025, 09:23 PM

When I was traveling, I'd keep a heavy duffel bag of spare parts and tools on the floor of the rumble. Soft side suitcases, laundry bags and everything else on top. and yes, a full size suitcase lays flat on the rumble seat with the lid closed. A breakdown on the road and everything goes to the curb to get to the parts. PITA.

Brendan · 06-16-2025, 12:58 PM

i would have been around back then to see woman climb into a rumble seat

Brendan · 06-16-2025, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by s.e.charles

what would be the correct way?

bumper then fender step then open the lid? hop from there and hope you land right?

any way i imagine it seems really awkward.

getting out? i would probably have to crawl clear & then roll down

the rear quarter.

there must be a proper sequence in the Owners Manual.

edit: did some models have a trunk lid instead of rumble seat? i forgot to investigate that, so while we're here . . . .

thanks,

sid

there is nouthing in the Owners Manual , people did not care about scratching there fender

06-10-2025, 08:00 PM	#1
s.e.charles Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: northeast coast Posts: 220	1936 rumble seat access what would be the correct way? bumper then fender step then open the lid? hop from there and hope you land right? any way i imagine it seems really awkward. getting out? i would probably have to crawl clear & then roll down the rear quarter. there must be a proper sequence in the Owners Manual. edit: did some models have a trunk lid instead of rumble seat? i forgot to investigate that, so while we're here . . . . thanks, sid Last edited by s.e.charles; 06-10-2025 at 08:01 PM. Reason: secondary thought

06-10-2025, 09:44 PM	#2
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 501	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Sid, Open the rumble first - hold onto the lid. There should be a step pad on the right taillight extension. Left foot on that pad, right foot on the fender pad, step on to the seat, climb in. Getting out is nearly as much fun - just reverse the process. Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

06-11-2025, 07:31 AM	#3
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,198	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Yes there were non rumble seat models.

06-11-2025, 07:40 AM	#4
s.e.charles Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: northeast coast Posts: 220	Re: 1936 rumble seat access not sure i could remember that sequence or to take my shoes on or off to execute same. a trunk seems the more practical option; thanks

06-11-2025, 08:30 AM	#6
s.e.charles Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: northeast coast Posts: 220	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i have a strange premonition that as we pulled away i would see my shoes perfectly aligned. on the curb!

06-11-2025, 10:31 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,630	Re: 1936 rumble seat access I remember a lot of footprints on the seat of my old '36 3-window. A more important piece of knowledge would be how best to assist a young lady in a skirt up into the rumble seat. When I had mine, everybody wanted a ride.

06-11-2025, 11:05 AM	#9
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 501	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Jay, You are not too old to climb aboard. Sadly, you are too old to get out, so I hope you enjoy being in there. Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

06-11-2025, 11:25 AM	#10
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,630	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Rumble seats are like sailboats to me. It's better if you have a friend who has one.

06-12-2025, 06:19 PM	#14
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,562	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Had two rumble seat cars over the years and will not own another. If you go on a tour for two or more days putting your luggage in the back and retrieving it is a huge PITA.

06-12-2025, 09:11 PM	#15
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 501	Re: 1936 rumble seat access Tom, you are right on the money! You can get your luggage it, but you usually have to crawl in there to get it out. Don't even think of keeping your beer cooer in there! Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

06-13-2025, 09:23 PM	#18
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,280	Re: 1936 rumble seat access When I was traveling, I'd keep a heavy duffel bag of spare parts and tools on the floor of the rumble. Soft side suitcases, laundry bags and everything else on top. and yes, a full size suitcase lays flat on the rumble seat with the lid closed. A breakdown on the road and everything goes to the curb to get to the parts. PITA. __________________ Alan

06-16-2025, 12:58 PM	#19
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,976	Re: 1936 rumble seat access i would have been around back then to see woman climb into a rumble seat __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!