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Redhorse1947 · 08-20-2012, 12:16 PM

Attached is a picture of a 1934 pickup firewall.

Can someone tell me WHAT the 1/2" hole I've indicated is used for?

THANKS for the comments!

2ndgeer · 08-20-2012, 12:32 PM

Not a stock hole. Someone added it. Here's a stock firewall (without patent plate attached).

sturgis 39 · 08-20-2012, 12:35 PM

That hole was only used on the late 32 and than again on the late 33 and early 34 firewalls. They discontinued that hole for various reasons as explained in the book by Rector C Fiellds that was published in 1939. A copy of this book is hard to find and they demand big money. The book was reprinted in 1941 and all of the originals were thrown away which created a big demand for the second printing. You should pic up copy of this book and you will get less information about this hole than you have from this quick reply.

I other words I do not have a clue but I just cleaned my keyboard and wanted to see if it still works.

This quick reply should prevent you for thanking people in advance. Just kidding.

Scott/Mn · 08-20-2012, 08:18 PM

Redhorse- You could plug the hole with a Columbia rear axle control!

Of course a few more parts are required.

DavidG · 08-20-2012, 08:41 PM

With respect, there was no factory-made hole in that location on any '32 model firewall, LHD or RHD, early or late.

31chevy · 08-21-2012, 07:39 AM

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Here are some pic's of mine, I don't see that hole but i'm not sure that mine is correct either.
Gary.

08-20-2012, 12:35 PM	#3
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: 1933/34 Pickup Firewall That hole was only used on the late 32 and than again on the late 33 and early 34 firewalls. They discontinued that hole for various reasons as explained in the book by Rector C Fiellds that was published in 1939. A copy of this book is hard to find and they demand big money. The book was reprinted in 1941 and all of the originals were thrown away which created a big demand for the second printing. You should pic up copy of this book and you will get less information about this hole than you have from this quick reply. I other words I do not have a clue but I just cleaned my keyboard and wanted to see if it still works. This quick reply should prevent you for thanking people in advance. Just kidding. __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread. Last edited by sturgis 39; 08-20-2012 at 06:14 PM. Reason: corrected dewy deciamal system number

08-20-2012, 08:18 PM	#4
Scott/Mn Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 138	Re: 1933/34 Pickup Firewall Redhorse- You could plug the hole with a Columbia rear axle control! Of course a few more parts are required.

08-20-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,095	Re: 1933/34 Pickup Firewall With respect, there was no factory-made hole in that location on any '32 model firewall, LHD or RHD, early or late.