The Ford Barn

ropot · 03-20-2021, 05:35 PM

I usually do well with this sort of item, but this one has me defeated. How in the world do you install these?

40-A Twins · 03-20-2021, 05:43 PM

Coat the end with a dab of liquid dishwashing soap, and you have to twist and push real hard to get those on. Your post reminded me of the difficulty I had installing the same bumper years ago.
Kevin

McMimmcs · 03-21-2021, 07:29 AM

There is a lubricant in the ladies section at the pharmacy that is good for many things! This is one of them! Wayne

KenBolton · 03-21-2021, 08:33 AM

They are a real challenge to get in. Then you may have to grind them down if the lid sits to high.

ropot · 03-21-2021, 10:14 AM

🤣 or perhaps just glycerin.

Gary Karr · 03-21-2021, 12:24 PM

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You might also remove excess paint along the rim of the holes, which might give you a bit more room to work the rubbers into.

ropot · 03-23-2021, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I got all 4 in. lube and twist, and press ( al lot of each). I got some assist from a ratchet clamp that I use for carpentry projects, that helped a lot. Lid fits great now.

eystein · 03-25-2021, 03:23 PM

The bumper seems to high, which I believe to remember was the case with what I could buy from most of the ordinary suppliers. I believe that I finally bought the correct height bumper from Bob Drake

Oldbluoval · 03-25-2021, 05:33 PM

Adjusting height is very common....almost always

03-20-2021, 05:43 PM	#2
40-A Twins Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 121	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper Coat the end with a dab of liquid dishwashing soap, and you have to twist and push real hard to get those on. Your post reminded me of the difficulty I had installing the same bumper years ago. Kevin

03-21-2021, 07:29 AM	#3
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper There is a lubricant in the ladies section at the pharmacy that is good for many things! This is one of them! Wayne

03-21-2021, 08:33 AM	#4
KenBolton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Fall Creek, WI Posts: 213	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper They are a real challenge to get in. Then you may have to grind them down if the lid sits to high.

03-21-2021, 10:14 AM	#5
ropot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 5	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper 🤣 or perhaps just glycerin.

03-21-2021, 12:24 PM	#6
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You might also remove excess paint along the rim of the holes, which might give you a bit more room to work the rubbers into.

03-23-2021, 07:02 PM	#7
ropot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 5	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper Thanks for the suggestions. I got all 4 in. lube and twist, and press ( al lot of each). I got some assist from a ratchet clamp that I use for carpentry projects, that helped a lot. Lid fits great now.

03-25-2021, 03:23 PM	#8
eystein Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 521	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper The bumper seems to high, which I believe to remember was the case with what I could buy from most of the ordinary suppliers. I believe that I finally bought the correct height bumper from Bob Drake

03-25-2021, 05:33 PM	#9
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: Model A decklid/ rumble seat lid bumper Adjusting height is very common....almost always