[melchman54]

Just wrapping up my '65 (11/65 build date) convertible rebuild project. Installed the windows in the doors but can't find the location where the lower, rubber bumper stop mounts. I did not find the bumpers in my post-dismantling parts box but bought some new ones from NPD. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[2+2=GT350]

Should be a slot in the bottom of the door looking from the inside with the door panel and water shield off.

 

[Woodchuck]

#15 on the diagram.

 

[68projectcar]

yes, at the very bottom frame, center of door, The big black rubber block goes there., there will be a slot in the metal, to drive the rubber into,to lock it in place.

 

[Knapper]

It can be a challenge getting it in the slot. I have heard putting the rubber stop in boiling water for a few minutes then putting some grease on it is helpful. I have heard others trim it a little.

 

[melchman54]

Based on the drawing supplied by Woodchuck, there appears to be a bracket that the rubber stop is mounted to. True? I noticed that the quarter windows have a separate bracket. I can't find any "slots" in the middle-bottom shell of the door. The only holes I see appear to be for drainage and they are fairly small. The rubber stop I bought needs a slot about 1 5/8 inches long. What am I missing?

 

[66#3]

Do you have rear quarter bumpers? I was able to find door stop bumpers but not quarter stop bumpers. My quarter bumpers are smaller than the door bumpers.

My quarter stop bumpers attach to an L-bracket, if I recall correctly. The L-bracket attaches to the sheet metal framework at the bottom.

 

[4ocious]

Based on the drawing supplied by Woodchuck, there appears to be a bracket that the rubber stop is mounted to. True? I can't find any "slots" in the middle-bottom shell of the door. What am I missing?

It sounds like you're missing that bracket. Assuming there's one in your other door look there to see what you're missing. All doors should have them from the factory.

 

[kb65]

I believe the early doors did not have the down bump stop
I have a 10-18-64 door that does not have it but have seen it on later doors

 

[kb65]

ck the dates on your doors

 

[melchman54]

I mis-stated the build date. It is 11/64 not 11/65. Maybe I'm chasing something that is not there. There is not a "slot" or bracket on driver or passenger side, and the sheet metal is in decent shape so chances are a bracket has not corroded away.