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38convsedan · 01-01-2024, 05:39 AM

My 1938 Convertible Sedan has these factory installed door jamb clips, which appear to be for certain Model A cars (see photo). It’s just one of many quirks of this car!!
What is the correct rubber door jamb for these clips?
As always, thank you in advance!
Steve

nkaminar · 01-01-2024, 07:36 AM

I have no idea, but I really like your car in your avatar.

jw hash · 01-01-2024, 09:44 AM

the Victoria uses a wide one. and the slant window four door uses a narrow one. they both use the same retainer.

Y-Blockhead · 01-01-2024, 10:36 AM

My '30 Town Sedan uses that clip with rubber bumpers, two per door.

fundytides · 01-01-2024, 10:41 AM

The Ford Automotive Hardware and Trimming Supplies 1928-1938 publication that I have, lists78-702610-A bumper (door) long, as the rubber part that fits among other cars, the 81A-740 1938 Convertible Sedan. I can not find any reference to the clip but from the picture of the bumper it looks like the right type to fit the clip that you show. There is also a 78-702610-B bumper (door) long shown that fits mostly closed cars but looks like it would use the same clip. Hope this helps

fundytides · 01-01-2024, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fundytides

The Ford Automotive Hardware and Trimming Supplies 1928-1938 publication that I have, lists78-702610-A bumper (door) long, as the rubber part that fits among other cars, the 81A-740 1938 Convertible Sedan. I can not find any reference to the clip but from the picture of the bumper it looks like the right type to fit the clip that you show. There is also a 78-702610-B bumper (door) long shown that fits mostly closed cars but looks like it would use the same clip. Hope this helps

Sorry the description for the 78-702610-A should say "short" not "long"

38convsedan · 01-01-2024, 01:38 PM

Y-Blockhead—-Thank you! I think that’s is the correct one.

Fundytides- Thank you for checking, but 78-702610-A/B does not fit—I’ve tried them.

Jw Hash—Thanks for your input.

nkaminar-Thank you for the kind words!!

Ron Blissit · 01-01-2024, 02:10 PM

My1931 Pierce Arrow uses the same bumper and retainer

38convsedan · 01-02-2024, 08:36 AM

Ron—that’s very interesting! I wouldn’t have anticipated Pierce and Ford sharing parts…
I’m sure your 31 Pierce Arrow is a gorgeous car!!

38convsedan · 01-04-2024, 03:33 PM

Mystery solved…B-191442-B fits correctly.

01-01-2024, 07:36 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,900	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… I have no idea, but I really like your car in your avatar. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

01-01-2024, 09:44 AM	#3
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… the Victoria uses a wide one. and the slant window four door uses a narrow one. they both use the same retainer.

01-01-2024, 10:41 AM	#5
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… The Ford Automotive Hardware and Trimming Supplies 1928-1938 publication that I have, lists78-702610-A bumper (door) long, as the rubber part that fits among other cars, the 81A-740 1938 Convertible Sedan. I can not find any reference to the clip but from the picture of the bumper it looks like the right type to fit the clip that you show. There is also a 78-702610-B bumper (door) long shown that fits mostly closed cars but looks like it would use the same clip. Hope this helps

01-01-2024, 01:38 PM	#7
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… Y-Blockhead—-Thank you! I think that’s is the correct one. Fundytides- Thank you for checking, but 78-702610-A/B does not fit—I’ve tried them. Jw Hash—Thanks for your input. nkaminar-Thank you for the kind words!!

01-01-2024, 02:10 PM	#8
Ron Blissit Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Norman Posts: 37	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… My1931 Pierce Arrow uses the same bumper and retainer

01-02-2024, 08:36 AM	#9
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… Ron—that’s very interesting! I wouldn’t have anticipated Pierce and Ford sharing parts… I’m sure your 31 Pierce Arrow is a gorgeous car!!

01-04-2024, 03:33 PM	#10
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Door jamb bumper mystery… Mystery solved…B-191442-B fits correctly.