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CC33 · 11-14-2013, 07:54 PM

I am attempting to finally mount the trunk to the car, and have a question. Does the trunk actually rest on the skirt, or is it raised up from the skirt? My spare tire mount seems to be causing a problem with clearance as well with the trunk opening. I will have to shim it a bit to raise the trunk.

johnschultz · 12-10-2013, 11:52 AM

I have a potter trunk on my 34 Phaeton, If I can be of any help just ask. John

d.conrad · 12-10-2013, 02:26 PM

I too have a Potter trunk on my 34 Phaeton. About 40 years ago I copied a bumper extension and spare tire extension. Finally, 40 years later I got an original bumper extension. I never did find the sheet metal skirt that goes under the trunk.If you want I'll take a picture of the bumper extension for you. Let me know.

CC33 · 12-10-2013, 03:34 PM

All resolved. Thanks for the offer. The trunk sits above the skirt just slightly. The skirt is nothing fancy. Just thin sheet metal formed around the bumper extension.

mike1934 · 12-10-2013, 03:43 PM

You wouldn't happen to have extra hinges and latches for a 34 potter trunk would you???

CC33 · 12-10-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mike1934

You wouldn't happen to have extra hinges and latches for a 34 potter trunk would you???

No sorry, those are the tough find for Potter trunks. Best chance is to find a set that were made back in the 80's. Maybe someone has a set sitting on a shelf some where.

mike1934 · 12-11-2013, 08:45 AM

Thanks, I know they are hard to come by though I'd give it a shot, the search goes on!!

11-14-2013, 07:54 PM	#1
CC33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 465	1933-34 Potter Trunk Question I am attempting to finally mount the trunk to the car, and have a question. Does the trunk actually rest on the skirt, or is it raised up from the skirt? My spare tire mount seems to be causing a problem with clearance as well with the trunk opening. I will have to shim it a bit to raise the trunk.

12-10-2013, 11:52 AM	#2
johnschultz Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: chanute, kansas Posts: 6	Re: 1933-34 Potter Trunk Question I have a potter trunk on my 34 Phaeton, If I can be of any help just ask. John

12-10-2013, 02:26 PM	#3
d.conrad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 360	Re: 1933-34 Potter Trunk Question I too have a Potter trunk on my 34 Phaeton. About 40 years ago I copied a bumper extension and spare tire extension. Finally, 40 years later I got an original bumper extension. I never did find the sheet metal skirt that goes under the trunk.If you want I'll take a picture of the bumper extension for you. Let me know.

12-10-2013, 03:34 PM	#4
CC33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 465	Re: 1933-34 Potter Trunk Question All resolved. Thanks for the offer. The trunk sits above the skirt just slightly. The skirt is nothing fancy. Just thin sheet metal formed around the bumper extension.

12-10-2013, 03:43 PM	#5
mike1934 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 12	Re: 1933-34 Potter Trunk Question You wouldn't happen to have extra hinges and latches for a 34 potter trunk would you???

12-11-2013, 08:45 AM	#7
mike1934 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 12	Re: 1933-34 Potter Trunk Question Thanks, I know they are hard to come by though I'd give it a shot, the search goes on!!