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Q. In response to the Pontiac jack storage and trunk floor pan question (“Q&A,” Nov. 12, 2020), I have never seen a bumper jack retainer in a pre-1949 GM car. In fact, I don’t even remember seeing a factory bag for jack storage. I believe if one was used, it was furnished by the owner.

The under-body floor pan varied from make to make for the Fisher “A” body. There were differences due to various frames and rear suspension used. The 1941-’42

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