30 Coupe door bumpers

[ModelAArmy]

I ordered a 30 coupe door bumper set and installed the bumpers on the body and door but do not know where these bumpers are installed. Any advice appreciated.

[TMarsh]

In the door latch. Better check the posts on the barn, they are not easy to get in but it can be done, I did it.

[ModelAArmy]

Anyone with a photo of how they go in door latch would be appreciated. Could not find one by searching data base. Thanks

[Ray in La Mesa]

Not the door latch but the dove tail below the latch.

[ModelAArmy]

I am still confused. How do they fit on the dovetail. Thanks

[Bob C]

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Here is a not to good picture of the parts you have in the door.
The other picture Marco posted of the original door rubber. Pay close
attention to the shape as some of the replacement ones are not shaped right.

[30Murray]

I just put the same ones in my coupe today. I don't think they are the right type. I had to trim the rubbers to get them in. Look at Snyders on line catalogue for the correct ones and how to install them. You will have cut yours too or else order new ones.

[ModelAArmy]

Thanks everyone, I now know where they go. Hopefully I can get them in tomorrow. Do you put the rubber in first then try to push in the metal clip.

[ModelAArmy]

30 Murray, you are correct. These did not fit. I ordered the correct ones from Snyders and they arrived and are correct for my car. I have removed all of the old bumper and the new rubber fit fine in the top and bottom of the door hole but do not know how to get the metal piece in the door. If anyone can explain how to get this bumper in the door, it would be appreciated. Thanks

[30Murray]

I was able to get the clips in by first greasing them, push in, then using a small thin screwdriver while pinching with needle nose pliers, pry the tabs into the hole. Be careful not to poke a hole into your hand with the screwdriver like I did.

[Fullraceflathead]

When dealing with rubber products it's better to use liquid dish soap as a lubricant as oil can cause swelling and the rubber to deteriorate.

[ModelAArmy]

Thanks to everyone. I got the bumpers in but now the door bumpers do not match up with the dovetail on the post. I will research how to adjust doors and if I have trouble, I got the best advisors on this website. Thanks again for all your help.

[rotorwrench]

There is a temporary rubber lubricant that looks like milk and leaves no visible residue after it dries out. It's called P-80 Emulsion Temporary Rubber Lubricant. It's the best I've used but it's too expensive for a single job like this. Dow Corning DC-4 silicon grease would work just fine and also help preserve the rubber. It's used in aviation to lubricate o-rings for installation. The P-80 is designed for use where the rubber has to grip something and greases would not work. On a model A dove tail jam a person could use anything that doesn't deteriorate the rubber. This is one of those jobs where you feel like your trying to put a square peg in a round hole and it's definitely a PITA.

[katy]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

There is a temporary rubber lubricant that looks like milk and leaves no visible residue after it dries out. It's called P-80 Emulsion Temporary Rubber Lubricant. It's the best I've used but it's too expensive for a single job like this. Dow Corning DC-4 silicon grease would work just fine and also help preserve the rubber. It's used in aviation to lubricate o-rings for installation. The P-80 is designed for use where the rubber has to grip something and greases would not work. On a model A dove tail jam a person could use anything that doesn't deteriorate the rubber. This is one of those jobs where you feel like your trying to put a square peg in a round hole and it's definitely a PITA.

I like to use "red rubber grease", it doesn't affect rubber. IIRC it's made from castor oil.