"Thomas J." wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Got a question here that I hope someone can shed some light on. I have two
> roadsters here that came from different parts of the country and both have
> the same two holes poked into them. One car is is the race car I'm working
> on and the other is 67.5 SRL #443. The holes are exactly 1-1/2 inches behind
> the the center of the hood latch on the front cowl and each is exactly 3
> inches to either side of this 1-1/2 " point. Both holes are about 1/4" in
> diamter and appear to have been made by driving a pointed object through the
> metal. No drill was used (unless they drove it through with a hammer).
>
> Now, if they were on one car I wouldn't give it a second thought. I'd just
> weld them and be done with it. But on two cars, in the exact same place????
> Anyone have any idea why some POs would do this. I can't figure it out. The
> holes don't give any access to anything I can see and poke through in front
> of the firewall. They are also covered up when the hood is closed.
>
> This is not a trick question and I really don't have an answer. Has anyone
> else come across this. Thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Tom P
> Hendersonville NC
Tom,
My cars have it too.
Probably just an alignment point when they were welding the car together.
Bob
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