Is there storage under the rear seat of a Tudor?
 

Looking at one for a friend and other than adding the toolkit over the front splash guard, I can't figure out where to keep the Jack, extra belts and bulbs, etc.

Doesn't have a rack or steamer trunk.

Thanks

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you can lift the rear seat and theres quite a bit of room under it
only trouble is that raising and lowering the seat wears the side panels out
tom

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Yes, I believe you can remove the seat cushion and put stuff under the seat. There is not a lot of room, but enough to get some stuff in the space.
Rusty Nelson

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Good place for the crank , jack, & other stuff I don't need on a regular basis as my rear seat bottom doesn't tuck in place easily .

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When u check out the car remove the rear seat bottom to look down in the quarter body pockets with a flash light for rot, half ass panel repairs etc...

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What do you do when you have to crank your engine?

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With my '29 Tudor I removed the rear seat and built up a compartment with what looks like a 1 x 8. I put a piece of plywood on top of that for a seat. With foam cushions on that, it makes a reasonably comfortable ride for rear seat passengers. I have good shocks. Lots of storage room for spare parts, tools, and flea market purchases.

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In the 5 years I have had my rig, it has been hand cranked once -- just to say we did it.

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I seldom raise the driver seat so the tool bag, crank and jack all fit under it. I don't carry a lot of stuff with me but if I did, it would go under the rear seat.

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Yes, I have my crank, some tools jack etc.. not large but better than nothing..

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I wasn't worried. I have considered getting one of those boxes for my A but have always wondered about the cranking issue. I seem to have lots of occasions where I have to use my crank.:rolleyes: i just wondered what guys do who have a box like that. What is that electric thing?

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To carry a crank is good,, but if you think you might have a problem starting , look for a place to park where you can roll it off.

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That Lithium charger says it is for 12 volts.....will it work to jump a 6volt Model A safely?

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Under my 29'Tudor rear seat I kept a bottle jack, chocks of wood for the front wheels when jacking, a spare carburetor,distributor, head gasket and sealer, water pump, plugs, condenser,points,fuses and the original tool kit and also a modern tool kit with 1/2 inch drive sockets and drive handle. Also duct tape and wire. I kept the crank under front seat so it was handy if needed. Never needed any of that stuff except a fuse one time in 28 years.

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In my Tudor, I put a box under the rear floor on the passenger's side (LHS). It's not like I could use it as a garage but I surprise myself often at how much I put in there. I have seen Model As with the battery mounted on the firewall. I put another tool box there - about the size of a battery and put lots more stuff in it. I have all the tool space I need.

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Interestingly this was my first time looking at a Tudor (or any closed car). Is there storage under the driver's and passenger's (front) seats also?

I did pivot the driver's seat in order to slide into the rear seat (what a unique experience when all I'm familiar with is Rumble City), but I didn't notice any storage space.

Not like the tray under the seat of my Cabriolet. (Hey look, I found some bullets...)

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I have a Tudor I use the space under the back seat. I carry carb, distributor and a belt. The question I have has anybody installed the extra storage boxes that fits into the rear floor boards ? That the vendors sell.

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In Dad's 29 Tudor we installed a Model A Basement which is a sheet metal box under the floor boards between the front and rear seats. He carries a lot of stuff in there, and still has room for more. The boxes straddle the torque tube with plenty of clearence

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Have any of you ever installed a Tudor Basement? Snyder's 2015 catalog shows one on page A-185. I always thought they looked neat but my car is a TS.
Marty

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Did you read the post a over yours #23

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700rpm, Post #7: "What do you do when you have to crank your engine?"
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For the purpose of 'Timing', you can use a special tool that turns the crankshaft - rotating it in either direction. You do this from the engine compartment so it is in the right location for a one-man timing operation. MacsAutoParts has this tool ("Timing Wrench" part # 28-56532-2) on page 309 of their 2014 catalog, or find it online; MacsAutoParts.com. Most likely other venders may carry it as well.

For the purpose of getting your car started, without a crank (access hole blocked by tool box) - either park on a hill, or make sure there are a few people around who would like to 'inter-act with a living-history' automotive experience. i.e. - three guys pushing, while you 'pop' the clutch.

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I do it at car shows all the time to show the "kids".