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Veedubcollector · 02-29-2012, 09:58 PM

I have uncovered FIVE holes on the firewall that were filled with body filler...Does anyone know what could've been mounted there? Three across the top and two below, forming a W pattern. Lets' test your knowledge here and see if you know! thanks

Once again I am not able to upload a picture...this site sucks!

BCCHOPIT · 02-29-2012, 10:15 PM

Pics would help a lot

What size are the holes 1/8 or 3/4

Bob C · 02-29-2012, 10:19 PM

Why can't you upload pictures

700rpm · 03-01-2012, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veedubcollector

I have uncovered FIVE holes on the firewall that were filled with body filler...Does anyone know what could've been mounted there? Three across the top and two below, forming a W pattern. Lets' test your knowledge here and see if you know! thanks

Once again I am not able to upload a picture...this site sucks!

Just because you can't figure out how to load photos (when most others can) doesn't mean the site sucks, does it? Could it possibly be you?

Did you try reading the Additional Options window? Did you click on Manage Attachments? Did you use the right type of file in the right size? Did you choose a file and click Upload? It really isn't that hard!

gweilbaker · 03-01-2012, 06:47 AM

No, this sucks

.

It could have been a:
Headlight relay,
Water type heater accessory,
Battery mount,
A fuse block,
a bracket for carrying oil or water can.

GW

2manycars · 03-01-2012, 06:55 AM

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Most likely a battery tray. A lot of cars had the battery moved to the firewall many years ago. Some argue it should have been there all along, as it is most inconvenient to get at in the original location.

real550A · 03-01-2012, 07:00 AM

I've seen toolboxes mounted under the hood of more than one Model A. Battery box
is one of the more likely guesses, for sure!

John LaVoy · 03-01-2012, 09:16 AM

Several years ago we ran an article in the Model A Times that showed a burglar alarm that attached to the firewall it could have been that.

FL&WVMIKE · 03-01-2012, 09:58 AM

Veedubcollector ........................
If you try to post photos from your computer and have not downsized them, it will just hang up and not tell you why.
800 pixels wide is the largest it will take on thumbnails.
MIKE

Jerry Parr WI · 03-01-2012, 10:38 AM

Is it your intention to find and reinstall whatever? I have a firewall that had 48 extra holes. Walk thru the auto parts store and select one of each!!

Mike V. Florida · 03-01-2012, 10:39 AM

Battery box.

I wonder what was mounted on my son's firewall?

BCCHOPIT · 03-01-2012, 11:21 AM

^^^^
Old school AC

Veedubcollector · 03-01-2012, 11:50 AM

Three holes across the top and two beneath. The holes are inset and almost appear to have accepted a tapered secrew head. Nothing looks as if it mounted inside and the car was obviously painted after the holes were filled with filler. Any helpful suggestions appreciated. And YES i would like to reinstall what ever it was to take it back to the correct time period. To answer a simple question in advance I would ask the original owner but he passed away years ago.

Bob C · 03-01-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally nothing was mounted there.

Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 03-01-2012, 12:02 PM

Looks like bullet holes. Unfortunately many jerks used old cars for targets.

Veedubcollector · 03-01-2012, 12:11 PM

I'm not aware of any bullets that grind the inside lip off after they make impact. I understand they are NOT original but if the accessory is cool enough I want to locate one and install. The idea of a tool box or OIL/WATER/GAS cans is intriguing enough for me to persue a plausible answer

Tom Wesenberg · 03-01-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veedubcollector

I'm not aware of any bullets that grind the inside lip off after they make impact. I understand they are NOT original but if the accessory is cool enough I want to locate one and install. The idea of a tool box or OIL/WATER/GAS cans is intriguing enough for me to persue a plausible answer

By the impact and various size of the holes and jagged edge, I would say someone saw that triangle formed by the 3 ribs and thought that would make a nice bullseye. Later someone put the car back in use and ground the flare off the rear and filled the holes with body putty. Just a wild guess.

Dave in Boise · 03-01-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Battery box.

I wonder what was mounted on my son's firewall?

Reminds me of that quote from 2001 space Oddysey "My God, it's full of stars" (lol)

That's not a firewall, it's a sieve to kep the larger engine parts from coming into the cabin in case of catastrophic failure

- Dave

gweilbaker · 03-01-2012, 12:44 PM

Judging by the rust and the size I wonder if it was for a battery which would put it close to the starter.
GW

Rusty Homestead Fl · 03-01-2012, 01:24 PM

I'd guess a target.

02-29-2012, 09:58 PM	#1
Veedubcollector Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22	What was mounted on my FIREWALL? I have uncovered FIVE holes on the firewall that were filled with body filler...Does anyone know what could've been mounted there? Three across the top and two below, forming a W pattern. Lets' test your knowledge here and see if you know! thanks Once again I am not able to upload a picture...this site sucks!

02-29-2012, 10:15 PM	#2
BCCHOPIT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 609	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Pics would help a lot What size are the holes 1/8 or 3/4 __________________ WAC that banger in the A$$ and drive it home hard http://waccustoms.com

02-29-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,757	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Why can't you upload pictures

03-01-2012, 06:47 AM	#5
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? No, this sucks . It could have been a: Headlight relay, Water type heater accessory, Battery mount, A fuse block, a bracket for carrying oil or water can. GW

03-01-2012, 06:55 AM	#6
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Most likely a battery tray. A lot of cars had the battery moved to the firewall many years ago. Some argue it should have been there all along, as it is most inconvenient to get at in the original location.

03-01-2012, 07:00 AM	#7
real550A Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Branch, MN. Posts: 161	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? I've seen toolboxes mounted under the hood of more than one Model A. Battery box is one of the more likely guesses, for sure! __________________ Mike B. Model A's and Porsches since 1957

03-01-2012, 09:16 AM	#8
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Several years ago we ran an article in the Model A Times that showed a burglar alarm that attached to the firewall it could have been that.

03-01-2012, 09:58 AM	#9
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Veedubcollector ........................ If you try to post photos from your computer and have not downsized them, it will just hang up and not tell you why. 800 pixels wide is the largest it will take on thumbnails. MIKE

03-01-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
Jerry Parr WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 619	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Is it your intention to find and reinstall whatever? I have a firewall that had 48 extra holes. Walk thru the auto parts store and select one of each!!

03-01-2012, 11:21 AM	#12
BCCHOPIT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 609	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? ^^^^ Old school AC __________________ WAC that banger in the A$$ and drive it home hard http://waccustoms.com

03-01-2012, 11:57 AM	#14
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,757	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Originally nothing was mounted there. Bob

03-01-2012, 12:02 PM	#15
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Looks like bullet holes. Unfortunately many jerks used old cars for targets.

03-01-2012, 12:11 PM	#16
Veedubcollector Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? I'm not aware of any bullets that grind the inside lip off after they make impact. I understand they are NOT original but if the accessory is cool enough I want to locate one and install. The idea of a tool box or OIL/WATER/GAS cans is intriguing enough for me to persue a plausible answer

03-01-2012, 12:44 PM	#19
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? Judging by the rust and the size I wonder if it was for a battery which would put it close to the starter. GW

03-01-2012, 01:24 PM	#20
Rusty Homestead Fl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Homestead, Fl Posts: 351	Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL? I'd guess a target.