Early Boot Stay Rubber

Post by **Andy** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 2:26 pm

How many people out there would like a new rubber block to hold their early type boot stay? Mine holds the stay till about 10 seconds after you close the boot, then you hear it fall out, V irritating.

Post by **Cam** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 2:33 pm

?? Mine (1952) has not got a rubber, but a steel clip that holds the stay in place. I have not seen the rubber type, what year is your car??

Post by **Peetee** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 3:23 pm

My 2 moggies (both 1960) have the rubber block. The hold the stay in OK but one probably won't for much longer.
Is there a problem sourcing replacements then?

Post by **Willie** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 6:46 pm

My 1957 is original in the bootal area and like Cam it has
a metal clip not rubber. The design is such that it could not
possibly fall out. Have a look at some other Minors.

Post by **Andy** » Thu Jun 05, 2003 12:25 pm

The car is a 1959 model. The metal clip was earlier. I've never seen these blocks for sale so was wondering if it would be worth having a batch manufactured.

Post by **Gareth** » Thu Jun 05, 2003 6:55 pm

I've got one of those rubber blocks on Phyllis (62). It seems to hold the stay surprisingly well, although it is a little bit perished?

Before making any new ones... how does it fit on? Is it just a push-fit, or is it more difficult than that?

Post by **Andy** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:11 pm

The block fits into a slot cut in the inner skin of the boot lid. It's essentially a sausage shaped blanking grommet.

Post by **Willie** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 11:34 pm

ANDY.....the boot stay rubber block is listed in the parts
list of Minor Developments on 01562 747718

Post by **Andy** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:17 pm

Well, that's saved me a job. Thanks Willie

Morris Minor Owners Club

Early Boot Stay Rubber

I would Like a new boot stay rubber...

Early Boot Stay Rubber

stay

rubber block

How does the eblock fit

ANDY