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KenCoupe · 02-16-2017, 12:18 AM

It seems just about everybody that has a coupe has the rumble seat. I have the original trunk on my 31 Deluxe Coupe. When I bought the car, I thought I would convert to a rumble seat, but I really like the functionality of the trunk, and it probably isn't too safe to have people ride in a rumble seat. I rode in a rumble seat once and it was not very comfortable. My advice/opinion is to change back to a trunk. I think you will like it.

I believe the floor pan is the same for the trunk and rumble seat. but the rear curved panel has to be changed. In addition to Steve's excellent instructions, Mike's AFordable has an article on how to convert from trunk to rumble seat. It can probably be used in reverse to change from rumble to trunk. It also lists parts needed for the conversion.

02-16-2017, 12:18 AM	#17
KenCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 239	Re: Intro & Questions - '29 Special Coup It seems just about everybody that has a coupe has the rumble seat. I have the original trunk on my 31 Deluxe Coupe. When I bought the car, I thought I would convert to a rumble seat, but I really like the functionality of the trunk, and it probably isn't too safe to have people ride in a rumble seat. I rode in a rumble seat once and it was not very comfortable. My advice/opinion is to change back to a trunk. I think you will like it. I believe the floor pan is the same for the trunk and rumble seat. but the rear curved panel has to be changed. In addition to Steve's excellent instructions, Mike's AFordable has an article on how to convert from trunk to rumble seat. It can probably be used in reverse to change from rumble to trunk. It also lists parts needed for the conversion.