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KDub559
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 Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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Ok folks so I think these holes are for a license plate holder bracket but all of the ones I've seen have the holes side by side not one over the other. Do the make another style bracket? These holes look to be factory but I could be wrong. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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vamram 
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| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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I believe they're the mount point for a later year model's thermostat used to open flaps behind the license plate light to help draw more outside (cooling) air to the engine. But I may be wrong! What's the inside look like?
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Tim Donahoe
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| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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Victor, I believe you win the prize.
Look under the license light hood. You can see a rectangular corner at each side (for the vent).
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74 Thing
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KDub559
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| Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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Thanks guys I appreciate the help!  |
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Deebs
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| Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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| vamram wrote: |
| I believe they're the mount point for a later year model's thermostat used to open flaps behind the license plate light to help draw more outside (cooling) air to the engine. But I may be wrong! What's the inside look like? |
Okay, I'll be the first one to admit I thought this reply was complete sarcasm until I saw the classified ad and photo of the whole setup.
I have never heard of that before... Learning something new everyday.  |
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Ricksurfin
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| Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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| I have a ‘74 type 1 California car, that is exactly like that. |
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wetminkey
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| Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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Man! I'm with Deebs!
How very bizarre! I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't read it on Samba!
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74 Thing
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| Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Need some help figuring out what these holes are for? |
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| That is why the discussions about getting more air into the engine compartment esp when moving up on displacement with larger carbs which demand more air are very important. |
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