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06-20-2012, 09:10 PM | #1 |
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How to install door bumpers
On my 31 coupe all of the door bumpers are a pretty easy install with the exception of the metal clips and rubber pieces that install in the door. I have left them till last and hope someone in the barn can give me some insight on how to put this puzzle together.
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06-20-2012, 09:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
the 2 on the right i believe go in the door latch , rubber first .
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06-21-2012, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Ok so the old round peg square hole comparison comes to mind. Here is the set and based on measurements either I am going to have to do a good bit of trimming or a miracle is involved.
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Order a few replacement sets, too. I have been struggling with my '30 CC pick-up for over a year. Does anyone have a template to trim from?
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06-21-2012, 05:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
TinCup: do a search, marco has some pics and I believe there were hints on how to trim them to fit.
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06-21-2012, 06:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
The ones from Brattons fit my roadster with no trimming required, rubbers in first, a shot of wd-40, pushed the middle piece in with part of a wood shim..was done in 10 minutes
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06-21-2012, 06:30 PM | #8 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Does the orientation I show in my picture represent how to install them?
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06-21-2012, 06:43 PM | #9 |
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Yes, I don't know if the size is different between a coupe and roadster, but they look a third bigger than the ones I had
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06-22-2012, 09:57 PM | #10 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Tin Cup you are not the only one wrestling with these things. So let me add a second plea for picture if some kind soul has one.
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06-23-2012, 03:15 AM | #11 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
I don't think a picture of them installed will help much, once installed there isn't much to look at.
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06-23-2012, 06:31 AM | #12 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Based on some posts on the board I talked to Brattons today and asked them to measure the rubber pieces for their coupe bumper kit. Their's measure just under 7/8" while the ones I got from Snyders measure an 1 1/4". I ordered theirs and will take some pictures for comparison when they get here.
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Did anyone ever figure out how to install these door bumpers for a 1930/31 FORD Model A Coupe? I bought a set from MAC's (Item # A702610IS) that is suppose to be for a 1931 Sport Coupe. I have built a home and restored a few cars; however, I am stumped with these bumpers. Any help is appreciated.
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09-08-2012, 11:53 PM | #14 |
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Re: How to install door bumpers
It's really easy this way... Put a c clamp (about a 2 or 2 and a half inch clamp) in a woodworking vise so that the boxy holder just fits under the clamping threads. Put the rubber parts in. Wet them with a bit of soapy water. Use the c clamp to drive the metal part directly in from the side past the rubbers all the way to it's final position. Using a screwdriver or something like that, wedge the edges of the metal part into place inside the boxy holder, one by one. Took me a while to figure that one out, but it works great! Good luck, Rancho
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Re: How to install door bumpers
I don`t have a picture handy but I think you have the wrong rubbers. I just looked through Bratton`s and I think you need part#30960.Marco has went over this before,
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Re: How to install door bumpers
First thing is to call Brattons and get the right bumpers. Yes they are a major pain but here is how I did it.
I used some silicon to make them easier to slide in the door. I put the bottom one in first then the top. Next I took the brass piece and using a large flat blade screwdriver I pressed it in. This picture shows the difference of the bumper that I bought from Mikes that Snyders sells and the kit I got from Brattons. Quote:
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Re: How to install door bumpers
Tin Cup,
I believe you have 28-29 coupe rubbers. The 30-31's are shaped entirely different. Got mine (for 30 coupe) from Snyders and they are fine. You should look at Marco's picutre in a 2-28-11 post. Neither of yours look right. Mitch |
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