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  View original topic: What is this hole for and what goes I it? (Don't go there)
timdhawk Tue Nov 04, 2025 12:33 pm

I forgot what goes in this hole after I tore it down! The one in the corner, not the body mount hole.
Thanx


Bobs67vwagen Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:15 pm

If you mean the 2nd hole down from top right that is the bolt hole for the upper rear seat back.

busdaddy Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:17 pm

Or between the dynamat and heater tube on the step? I think that's a drain for the paint dip process, rubber plug if it is.

timdhawk Wed Nov 05, 2025 1:21 pm

Sorry.... this hole.

viiking Wed Nov 05, 2025 6:51 pm

I believe nothing goes in that hole. My archival photos of a 68 and 70 show the seam sealer looks very messy in that area and there seems to be an "island" of seam sealer away from the straight linear seal.

I believe busdaddy is right and that it is a vent line to prevent air locks under the rear shell during the dipping process. Don't remember a rubber plug though.

busdaddy Wed Nov 05, 2025 7:18 pm

Glued on metal disc (coin) or a sticker of some sort?

As the body emerges from it's bath nose up that's a low spot that needs to drain off.

viiking Wed Nov 05, 2025 7:24 pm

The glued on tokens are up on the flat of the shelf.

timdhawk Thu Nov 06, 2025 1:38 pm

Thanx everyone. I'll just plug them up with something and move on...!



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