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What’s this hole for?

Started by blown motor, September 22, 2023, 07:57:57 AM

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blown motor

74 Challenger firewall. The hole is dimpled inward. Just wondering what it was for.
Who has more fun than people!
68 Charger R/T    74 Challenger Rallye 
12 Challenger RT Classic    15 Challenger SXT
79 Macho Power Wagon clone    17 Ram Rebel

jimynick

That's the hole we used to use to run a wee hose from the whisky filled w/w container to a carefully clamped, concealed and aimed hose end under the dash, so when you hit the w/washer you got a nice shot dispensed. Didn't everybody? Don't forget the Coke!  :drinkingbud:
In the immortal words of Jimmy Scott- "pace yourself!"

MoparLeo

This is all of the pictures that I have in my files.
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anlauto

I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

Bullitt-

 I see plenty of photos on the WWW of '74s with the hole but never anything in it.
         It's known the b-bodies shared the firewall with e-bodies.
The b-body had fender braces that anchored to the spot where your mystery hole is.
        My theory is they added the hole to all stampings. 

   '74 Charger pic for reference

.                                               [glow=black,42,300]Doin It Southern Syle[/glow]       

7E-Bodies

So B bodies and E bodies used the same firewall? I've just learned something. Many more to go of course.  :slapme5:
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

blown motor

That could be it @Bullitt-  I also didn't know b and e bodies shared the firewall.
Who has more fun than people!
68 Charger R/T    74 Challenger Rallye 
12 Challenger RT Classic    15 Challenger SXT
79 Macho Power Wagon clone    17 Ram Rebel


anlauto

I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

Brads70

I didn't know that either Wade! Thanks learned something new! :ohyeah:

Bullitt-

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Quote from: 7E-Bodies on September 23, 2023, 11:23:56 AM
So B bodies and E bodies used the same firewall? I've just learned something. Many more to go of course.  :slapme5:
Quote from: blown motor on September 23, 2023, 11:51:12 AM
That could be it @Bullitt-  I also didn't know b and e bodies shared the firewall.
Quote from: Brads70 on September 24, 2023, 06:36:46 AM
I didn't know that either Wade! Thanks learned something new! :ohyeah:

  inner fenders and associated items as well on the 71-72 b-body
https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/inner-fender-panel-kit-right-70-74-e_body-71_72-b_body/
.                                               [glow=black,42,300]Doin It Southern Syle[/glow]       

PLY474

Looking through my 74 photo collection, not every car got the firewall hole.  Here are 3 examples without it.  My car did get it.   :thinking:


PLY474

In 73 a capacitor was mounted in that location.  For what, I'm not sure.  Radio?