51 ford pickupmhood bumpers

[wadsjc]

I've been losing my hood bumpers resulting in dings in my paint. I bought a new set from Mac's and want to know which ones go where. They are different sizes (3). I tried installing one and can't get the nipple completly through the hood flange. What is the secret. I am afraid to pull too hard for fear of tearing the nipple off. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I see I have an "M" between pickup and hood so please disregard it.

 

[Seth Swoboda]

Why not try some soap or some silicone on the rubber parts to help get it through the holes in the hood flange?

 

[Vic Piano]

I did just what Seth suggested; I used some silicon spray to get the nubs to slide into the holes. I will say that the rubber bumpers don't last very long before the nubs tear off.

 

[wadsjc]

Any idea on where the larger bumper goes? Towards the front or the firewall?

 

[Ken Crans]

The larger one is toward the firewall smaller one in the middle and the real small one in the front. Ken

 

[V12Bill]

After you get the nubs through the holes try 3M black weather strip adhesive. Make sure that any silicon and/or soap is not left on the rubber or metal.

 

[wadsjc]

You guys are the best. Thanks for the info!

 

[wadsjc]

Here is a picture of my truck

 

[wadsjc]

There are two flat bumpers the size of a quarter and I can't figure out where they go. I got all the others installed.

 

[Vic Piano]

The flat round bumpers go on the sides of the firewall (one on each side) in the area that is covered by the hood when it is closed.

 

[wadsjc]

Thanks again for your help