The Ford Barn

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 10-17-2011, 05:19 PM

I mentioned this in Jeff's "my roadster recurrection post", but feel that it might be worthy of it's own post.

I remember talking to a Model A owner once who was driving with his kids in his coupe's rumble seat. He had to stop fast and the rumble seat lid came forward and his daughter ended up with a cracked tooth.

He built some kind of brace that he could install which kept the rumble seat lid from moving forward.

For you rumble seat owner, you might might want to consider doing the same.

Regards, Neil

Kevin in NJ · 10-17-2011, 07:35 PM

My thoughts are a pair of lap belts and a two point shoulder harness.

Not sure if it would work, but I am thinking of putting belt from the bumper brace up over the rumble lid edge. Some time before the top of the rumble I would split them into a Y and come over the shoulders and have two loops to have the lap belts go though.

Jim Brierley · 10-18-2011, 10:37 AM

I've never seen oil grooves that feed the thrust, very interesting. I would think that would add to any leakage problem but maybe not? Thanks Kevin!

Tim Ayers · 10-18-2011, 10:40 AM

Wow, thanks. I never thought of that. I'm glad you posted that since my two boys will be in the back.

I'm sure you can rig up some sort of hook that goes over the hinge and the upright brace in the 1/4 panel. Never thought of it until today, but I will put that on the list to do.

Thanks again.

Tim

hardtimes · 10-18-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil Mylar LakewoodCA

I mentioned this in Jeff's "my roadster recurrection post", but feel that it might be worthy of it's own post.

I remember talking to a Model A owner once who was driving with his kids in his coupe's rumble seat. He had to stop fast and the rumble seat lid came forward and his daughter ended up with a cracked tooth.

He built some kind of brace that he could install which kept the rumble seat lid from moving forward.

For you rumble seat owner, you might might want to consider doing the same.

Regards, Neil

Yup, this subject deserves some consideration, if you have a rumble seat and if you intend to allow any human to ride therein! Consider this...would you, as the owner, ride back there while the vehicle is being driven in todays traffic situations?
I haven't allowed anyone to ride in any of my rumble equipped Model As for decades now, out of such concern as you wrote.

jim1932 · 10-18-2011, 01:12 PM

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Park it in front of a 4x4 pickup and consider what the back of your car would look like in a MINOR rearend accident. Other than parade or around the yard, I wouldn't do it.

ora masters · 10-18-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1932

Park it in front of a 4x4 pickup and consider what the back of your car would look like in a MINOR rearend accident. Other than parade or around the yard, I wouldn't do it.

chicken little the sky is falleng i have ben hauling kids old folks and granmaws in my 28 spott coupe for 40 years you people worrow too much ORA

hardtimes · 10-18-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ora masters

chicken little the sky is falleng i have ben hauling kids old folks and granmaws in my 28 spott coupe for 40 years you people worrow too much ORA

ora,
Hmm, you're probably have a 'point' to ponder...as to "granmaws" and "old folks" are not much worth 'worrow' about. Kids....I'll have to rethink

Logan · 10-18-2011, 01:59 PM

If your coupe has the rear spare tire, you could just run a simple tie down strap from the rumble lid handle to a spoke on the wheel and it will keep the lid from slamming shut, or even if you dont have a spare tire you cold run a strap to the rear bumper assembly. It might be a little ugly for some peoples taste, but itll work and can be easily removed

85930tudor · 10-18-2011, 02:55 PM

I worry more about exhaust fumes when going slow ...Dave

Bill Cal. · 10-18-2011, 03:24 PM

I've been using my coupe with a rumble seat for over 40 years and this has never crossed my mind. My greatest worry is being able to stop. Can't imagine being able to stop fast enough to move the deck lid forward.
Thanks for this information.

Charlie Stephens · 10-18-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Cal.

I've been using my coupe with a rumble seat for over 40 years and this has never crossed my mind. My greatest worry is being able to stop. Can't imagine being able to stop fast enough to move the deck lid forward.
Thanks for this information.

I can. The mechanical brakes don't stop fast enough to keep from hitting the car ahead with 4 wheel disc antilock brakes. When you hit the car ahead, you sure stop fast enough to move the deck lid forward.

Charlie Stephens

aaron griffey · 10-18-2011, 10:29 PM

I know a guy who got a warning from a cop that saidyou can't have people in the rumble seat while on a public road or highway anymore.???

10-17-2011, 05:19 PM	#1
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 1,457	Rumble seat danger! I mentioned this in Jeff's "my roadster recurrection post", but feel that it might be worthy of it's own post. I remember talking to a Model A owner once who was driving with his kids in his coupe's rumble seat. He had to stop fast and the rumble seat lid came forward and his daughter ended up with a cracked tooth. He built some kind of brace that he could install which kept the rumble seat lid from moving forward. For you rumble seat owner, you might might want to consider doing the same. Regards, Neil

10-17-2011, 07:35 PM	#2
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Rumble seat danger! My thoughts are a pair of lap belts and a two point shoulder harness. Not sure if it would work, but I am thinking of putting belt from the bumper brace up over the rumble lid edge. Some time before the top of the rumble I would split them into a Y and come over the shoulders and have two loops to have the lap belts go though.

10-18-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Rumble seat danger! I've never seen oil grooves that feed the thrust, very interesting. I would think that would add to any leakage problem but maybe not? Thanks Kevin!

10-18-2011, 10:40 AM	#4
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,917	Re: Rumble seat danger! Wow, thanks. I never thought of that. I'm glad you posted that since my two boys will be in the back. I'm sure you can rig up some sort of hook that goes over the hinge and the upright brace in the 1/4 panel. Never thought of it until today, but I will put that on the list to do. Thanks again. Tim

10-18-2011, 01:12 PM	#6
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,810	Re: Rumble seat danger! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Park it in front of a 4x4 pickup and consider what the back of your car would look like in a MINOR rearend accident. Other than parade or around the yard, I wouldn't do it.

10-18-2011, 01:59 PM	#9
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: Rumble seat danger! If your coupe has the rear spare tire, you could just run a simple tie down strap from the rumble lid handle to a spoke on the wheel and it will keep the lid from slamming shut, or even if you dont have a spare tire you cold run a strap to the rear bumper assembly. It might be a little ugly for some peoples taste, but itll work and can be easily removed __________________ Cowtown A's

10-18-2011, 02:55 PM	#10
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: Rumble seat danger! I worry more about exhaust fumes when going slow ...Dave

10-18-2011, 03:24 PM	#11
Bill Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 175	Re: Rumble seat danger! I've been using my coupe with a rumble seat for over 40 years and this has never crossed my mind. My greatest worry is being able to stop. Can't imagine being able to stop fast enough to move the deck lid forward. Thanks for this information.

10-18-2011, 10:29 PM	#13
aaron griffey Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hayward, Ca. Posts: 93	Re: Rumble seat danger! I know a guy who got a warning from a cop that saidyou can't have people in the rumble seat while on a public road or highway anymore.???