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10-17-2013, 10:50 PM | #1 |
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convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
I was curious how tough it is to convert a rumble deck lid to a conventional trunk.
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10-17-2013, 11:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
You will need the trunk hinges.The hardest parts to find is the gutter or have it fabricated.I've converted a 35 roadster and 36 5W to trunks from rumble seats.
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10-17-2013, 11:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
I have a set of '35-'36 trunk hinges listed for sale here in the swap section if you need them.
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10-18-2013, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
This is not exactly an afternoon job. As mentioned, you will need the trunk hinge assemblies, latch and water gutter pieces (see pictures). As for the body metal what you will be doing is adding the darken area on the drawing. Once all this is done you will then need to fill the rumble handle hole and re-drill a new hole for the trunk handle. You can't reverse the rumble lid and have it become an instant trunk lid.
One more thing...If you are attempting to reverse a non-factory rumble seat conversion things could get more complicated depending on the skill and workmanship of the original conversion. Tom |
10-18-2013, 06:09 AM | #5 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
Search this forum with " rumble conversion" and you will find 2 useful threads
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10-18-2013, 06:45 AM | #6 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
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10-18-2013, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
I thought about just temporarily removing the cushions if/when I need more space in my original 35 RS coupe. What would be wrong with this approach? I don't like cutting, drilling and patching anything on my cars but don't mind making changes that can easily be put back to original.
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10-18-2013, 08:20 AM | #8 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
John, I agree...I have removed the seat from my '32 5W on several ocassions to haul more "stuff!" Pat
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10-18-2013, 09:38 AM | #9 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
Anyone have an extra set of the rumble lid side panel pivot brackets or know of a repro source? Not the big brackets that mount to the deck lid but the small ones that mount on the side panels.
The small ones seem to get lost with project cars or swap meet deck lids. |
10-18-2013, 09:58 AM | #10 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
I converted my '32 roadster to a rumble seat when I restored it in the seventies. If I had it to do again I would leave it a trunk. I very seldom use the rumble seat and the trunk would have been nice. Be sure to think hard about this one. Been there, done that, wished that I hadn't.
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10-18-2013, 01:49 PM | #12 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
That is exactly what I do with my roadster whenever I travel on a road trip. If you don't need a lot of room , just pop out the lower cushion. Quick and easy
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10-18-2013, 01:55 PM | #13 |
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Re: convert 35 rumble to trunk process.
thanks for bearing block source!
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