The Ford Barn

Badpuppy · 05-25-2018, 07:28 PM

When I yanked the rumble seat cushion out to replace the handle and latch (both broken), two wood screws with fender washers fell out under the car. They had been screwed through the two 1/2" holes in the floorboard into the plywood base of the replacement seat. I had expected a peg/clip like most seat cushions.. My question is, does anyone know what the original hardware looked like?

Until I learn better, a couple of cable stops screwed into the bottom keeps it from sliding forward.

midgetracer · 05-25-2018, 11:38 PM

There is no plywood in the rumble seat cushions. the backrest has two metal pieces that slide into slots in the rumble lid, and is held on the lower area by two screws to D nuts. The lower cushion is held in place by two loops on the spring that go through two holes in the seat riser.

pbishop · 05-26-2018, 02:14 AM

No plywood should be in the rumble-seat area (either on the floor, or in the seats themselves). When I replace my standard trunk with a rumble-seat (20 years ago), the floor panels and seat frames were 'all' steel. Bought the whole lot from 'Mike's' and everything went together perfect.

burner31 · 05-26-2018, 08:41 AM

By putting a couple of these optional equipment items back there should hold it until you get the issue resolved

Badpuppy · 05-26-2018, 01:18 PM

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Thanks guys, good info. i'll open up the seat cushion & see what's going on. Back cushion mounts properly, at least.

Yeah, Kieth, BTDT. Good times.

05-25-2018, 07:28 PM	#1
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,144	Another rumble seat question When I yanked the rumble seat cushion out to replace the handle and latch (both broken), two wood screws with fender washers fell out under the car. They had been screwed through the two 1/2" holes in the floorboard into the plywood base of the replacement seat. I had expected a peg/clip like most seat cushions.. My question is, does anyone know what the original hardware looked like? Until I learn better, a couple of cable stops screwed into the bottom keeps it from sliding forward.

05-25-2018, 11:38 PM	#2
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Another rumble seat question There is no plywood in the rumble seat cushions. the backrest has two metal pieces that slide into slots in the rumble lid, and is held on the lower area by two screws to D nuts. The lower cushion is held in place by two loops on the spring that go through two holes in the seat riser.

05-26-2018, 02:14 AM	#3
pbishop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wimauma, Florida Posts: 121	Re: Another rumble seat question No plywood should be in the rumble-seat area (either on the floor, or in the seats themselves). When I replace my standard trunk with a rumble-seat (20 years ago), the floor panels and seat frames were 'all' steel. Bought the whole lot from 'Mike's' and everything went together perfect.

05-26-2018, 01:18 PM	#5
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,144	Re: Another rumble seat question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys, good info. i'll open up the seat cushion & see what's going on. Back cushion mounts properly, at least. Yeah, Kieth, BTDT. Good times.