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Hitchhiker · 05-15-2010, 02:30 PM

Like a lot of model A projects mine is missing the back trunk/rumbleseat lid. I'm also missing the lower back panel. Is there anyway to tell which one would have been original to my car? thanks.

2manycars · 05-15-2010, 02:54 PM

If it came with a rumble from the factory, the round shaped wedges may still be at the upper corners. They were attached to the quarter panel drip rail with a single screw, and aligned the rumble lid as it just closed, to keep it from scuffing the sides. The latch catch may also still be attached in the center of the upper panel. If it originally had a trunk, maybe one of the trunk hinges would still be installed, in the same upper location, but with two screws.

Roadster62 · 05-15-2010, 02:59 PM

If you have a striker on the top it had a rumble seat. these are Roadster pieces but Coupe are similar

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Originally Posted by Hitchhiker

Like a lot of model A projects mine is missing the back trunk/rumbleseat lid. I'm also missing the lower back panel. Is there anyway to tell which one would have been original to my car? thanks.

Hitchhiker · 05-15-2010, 04:19 PM

I have the round things in the corner. I guess my car had a rumble seat. Cool

thanks!

Kevin in NJ · 05-15-2010, 04:28 PM

Here are some things to look for:

http://home.comcast.net/~68c/Rumblelid.htm

Roadster62 · 05-15-2010, 05:50 PM

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Thanks Kevin, is there a feature on installing a trunk lid with the same degree of info? I'm trying to figure out how an original trunk rear curved panel goes. My guess is there is something missing since no holes align.

05-15-2010, 02:30 PM	#1
Hitchhiker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 389	how do I tell if my car originally had a rumbleseat or trunk lid? Like a lot of model A projects mine is missing the back trunk/rumbleseat lid. I'm also missing the lower back panel. Is there anyway to tell which one would have been original to my car? thanks.

05-15-2010, 02:54 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: how do I tell if my car originally had a rumbleseat or trunk lid? If it came with a rumble from the factory, the round shaped wedges may still be at the upper corners. They were attached to the quarter panel drip rail with a single screw, and aligned the rumble lid as it just closed, to keep it from scuffing the sides. The latch catch may also still be attached in the center of the upper panel. If it originally had a trunk, maybe one of the trunk hinges would still be installed, in the same upper location, but with two screws.

05-15-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
Hitchhiker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 389	Re: how do I tell if my car originally had a rumbleseat or trunk lid? I have the round things in the corner. I guess my car had a rumble seat. Cool thanks!

05-15-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: how do I tell if my car originally had a rumbleseat or trunk lid? Here are some things to look for: http://home.comcast.net/~68c/Rumblelid.htm

05-15-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: how do I tell if my car originally had a rumbleseat or trunk lid? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Kevin, is there a feature on installing a trunk lid with the same degree of info? I'm trying to figure out how an original trunk rear curved panel goes. My guess is there is something missing since no holes align. Last edited by Roadster62; 05-15-2010 at 05:56 PM.