What was mounted on my FIREWALL?

[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!

[BCCHOPIT]

Pics would help a lot
What size are the holes 1/8 or 3/4

[Bob C]

Why can't you upload pictures

[700rpm]

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]

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]

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Battery box.

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

[Dave in Boise]

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

[Bruce Adams]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Battery box.

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

Looks like a SHOTGUN, Mike.

[BCCHOPIT]

^^^^
Old school AC

[Veedubcollector]

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.

[James Rogers]

Originally Posted by Veedubcollector

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.

If those are bullet holes, the shooter is a master. I don't think I have ever seen anyone who could hit on a perfectly straight line and space the hits so accurately apart . Not bullet holes.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Veedubcollector

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.

Easy, Fill the holes with welded steel, sand & paint smooth, & you are back to the correct time period..

[Chris in WNC]

looks like the mounting bolt pattern for an old vacuum tube type disgronificator..

[Craig Lewis]

Originally Posted by Veedubcollector

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.

Vdub in my humble opinion you should be a little more appreciative that folks will even speak with you given the nasty attitude you show in all your other postings.
Why would anyone introduce themself saying "this site sucks" ??

P.S......if you determine the holes are from bullets, at least it would be easy to "reinstall what ever it was to take it back to the correct time period"
Who knows?...you might even get some volunteer help if you sit inside.

[Chris in WNC]

yes, I gave you a smartass answer.
sometimes I do that.
and I'm not so thin-skinned, so I'm OK if YOU give ME a smartass answer.
you got a considerable number of legit guesses in response, and some very good advice along with them.
so how have you been harmed?
I'll bet Violet has a better sense of humor