Re: 21 and 22-23?? series hood bumpers.

Posted by HH56 On 2014/6/27 11:44:09

This is turning into quite the question for something so insignificant. I can't quite picture how they support anything -- other than when the hood is flat and is resting on the wide portion. Thought they did help hold the hood originally but then realized the finger hold is in that location so when closed & the rounded rubber up it will be inside that depression and down will be against the fender so I see it not doing much either way . Maybe a new piece sticks up far enough to reach the top of depression when hood is open on opposite side.

The metal is inside with the rubber molded all around it. I only knew it was there because my rubber is so hard a large chunk broke off and exposed the metal V shape inside the rounded portion. A bit of sanding on the non screw head side showed there is just a very thin layer of rubber covering. Metal is right at the bottom of the molded screw opening so the screws are actually holding metal with a thin layer of rubber covering. Roughly 1/8" or screw head thickness rubber over the metal on top.. I think I will make a mold for both configurations. There has got to be a reason Packard made different pieces.