Holes in top of dash

[Ironturtles]

New member! 1955 1st. Series What are the two holes on top center of dash? They look like factory threaded holes.

[mongocanfly]

There's none in mine..maybe a c.b. at one time?..put up a picture if you can

[1project2many]

Agreed, post a picture. No factory parts in top center of dash.

[Ironturtles]

Here are some pics.

[mongocanfly]

that does have a factory look..but I've never seen any like that before..but spacing does look about right for old school c.b. mount..

[nvrdone]

if that's a c.b. mount some one took some real time making it right. most guys would drill 2 holes & use a nut & bolt. Does look like there is some filler around the hole.

[greg_h]

electric windshield wiper motor...The vac motor did not have the two screws through the dash. Your truck would have originally had two big chrome headed phillips screws in those holes.

[Ironturtles]

Originally Posted by greg_h

electric windshield wiper motor...The vac motor did not have the two screws through the dash. Your truck would have originally had two big chrome headed phillips screws in those holes.

Thank you! That makes sense but how come I can not find another one like this. Was it uncommon?

[mongocanfly]

I just went thru my factory assembly manual and there's no mention of electric wiper.the bracket for the wiper is welded to the underside of the dash and hangs down about 2-3 inches...there's no mention of anything mounting in that area..I wonder if it might be a mount for a dash fan..I've seen many a old grain truck with a dash mounted fan although I don't think they were factory

[mongocanfly]

Wiper motor mounts like this and is right under front lower edge of windshield

[greg_h]

That pic is for vacuum wiper motor.

[mr48chev]

Rare enough that the majority of us would have never seen one with the screws in place I'd think.

[greg_h]

Sent me on a quest to find info to post.
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/...pszqe9mox9.jpg
That one is VCCA reference truck shot through window showing the chrome head screws.
http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/gr...8zdi9.jpg.html and this is the page from the Factory Assembly Manual showing the electric wiper motor option.

[1project2many]

Me too. You learn something new every day around here.

[Ironturtles]

Thanks everybody for the great help! You are absolutely right it holds the electric wipers motor. If I had reached up in there from underneath I would have figured that out and not wasted everybodies time. I searched all over for dash pics with those holes and could not find any. Thanks again for your knowledge!

[mongocanfly]

No apologies needed..peoole finding stuff we havnt seen before is how we all learn about these old trucks..don't feel bad..when you brought it up I searched hi an lo and didn't find it either..

[greg_h]

For your 55 1st series ( which is essentially a 54 with open driveshaft, different grille accent colors, and slightly different hood side ornaments) you might check Tim Lederman's site. http://www.1954advance-design.com/ Tim is an absolute purist so don't expect any info on a smallblock or adding A/C. But it is a very good source for factory info.

[mongocanfly]

If I ever get mine done there won't be much purity left with mine..haha..but ill check it out

[T-P Auto]

Hello;

I come across a double wiper motor;
It come out from under a 1 Ton 54 truck;
It has two arm control mounted on one motor.
I will try to get a photo of it with in the next few days.
It is a elect unit.

T-P Auto
Tim

[T-P Auto]

Hello;

I had these posted on my (Frankenstine) build;

T-P Auto
Tim

[paulspickupparts]

Originally Posted by T-P Auto

Hello;

I had these posted on my (Frankenstine) build;

T-P Auto
Tim

A Dodge wiper motor in a Chevy . Very rare. LOL

The correct one is pictured above.