Core Support Question

[KYBlueOval]

Currently, I'm in the process of installing the inner fenders, Core support , radiator, condenser etc. and have this question.
At the top and approximately at the center of the core support,facing the radiator, there is a 1/4" to 5/16" hole........What goes in that hole? My guess is a rubber bumper of some description.

Thanks
John

[hiball3985]

Mine doesn't have anything in it, or I missing something?

[RICH MUISE]

Mine is empty as well. Maybe for a clip to hold OEM wiring??

[hiball3985]

I think that some holes like that were just used in the manufacturing process, maybe to hang it for paint?

[KYBlueOval]

Thanks for the replies..........I'm moving the radiator forward, and the hole I described and the metal around it, stick out, towards the radiator. Didn't want to cut it off, only to find out I need it.
I miss posting photos!
John

[KYBlueOval]

I just read that photos are back. I'll get one of this hole in the core support posted. Stand By!
John

[KYBlueOval]

Here are a couple of photos of this "Hole". Now that you can see what I'm talking about........What purpose does it serve?
Thanks
John

[hiball3985]

No purpose that I know of. I think you would be safe to remove it.

[Lgcustom]

It's most likely a tooling hole used in the fixture he front end was assembled in since it's at the center of the rad. support.

And yeah that photos are back!

[gasman826]

That hole is where I fasten brass window screen to strain the bugs and slow the stones.

[abe_lugo]

I moved my radiator forward and didn't remove that bit.

You do have to be mindful of the radiator cap.  I had to use a non safety release latch. Just use a flat one. I also has to tap the tank a bit down around the neck. 

[KYBlueOval]

Thanks Abe........my plan is to move the radiator forward as much as I can and down about 1/2". Thanks for the heads up on the cap.
John

[abe_lugo]

I was also told that there is mercury radiator tank that has a lower water neck that fits in this space but have yet to actually see it discussed anywhere.
 

[abe_lugo]

Here is mine the rusty one and one I saw today at the ford show in Irwendale.