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**8man** · 09-16-2018, 05:02 PM

Ok, in case you haven't figured it out, I've started on the 54. My buddy has taken, or more precisely, been given responsibility to come over and work on the 48 if he wants it to move forward. I'm here to help, but I'm not working on it without his sweat in it now.

On each side of the firewall, inside the cab you can see 3 holes, I marked them with blue tape. It looks like they are for something, but I don't know what.

IMG_2054 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I did a quick look at my47-54 truck assembly manual and it shows the holes, it just doesn't tell me what they are for.

While we are on that picture, there is a panel on the kick panel that is off. What was that for? Should I bolt it back or just weld it up?

And I know I have a lot of floor work to do on this one. Rear cab corners and a spot or two on the cowl and the cab exterior is in pretty good shape otherwise. Don't get me started on the dash! I'll be posting that up soon.

Thanks.

**jweb** · 09-16-2018, 05:27 PM

The 3 holes are for the inner fender bolts. The large opening on the passenger side is for the heater. Since the heater was optional some trucks have a block off plate. I wouldn’t weld it shut but that’s just my opinion
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MARTINSR · 09-16-2018, 05:31 PM

Now, the left side the inner fender doesn't actually bolt through those holes, it bolts to a bracket that bolts to those holes. On the right side the inner fender bolts directly to the firewall without that bracket.

Brian

**8man** · 09-16-2018, 05:53 PM

Thanks guys.

09-16-2018, 05:02 PM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	2 more AD questions Ok, in case you haven't figured it out, I've started on the 54. My buddy has taken, or more precisely, been given responsibility to come over and work on the 48 if he wants it to move forward. I'm here to help, but I'm not working on it without his sweat in it now. On each side of the firewall, inside the cab you can see 3 holes, I marked them with blue tape. It looks like they are for something, but I don't know what. IMG_2054 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr I did a quick look at my47-54 truck assembly manual and it shows the holes, it just doesn't tell me what they are for. While we are on that picture, there is a panel on the kick panel that is off. What was that for? Should I bolt it back or just weld it up? And I know I have a lot of floor work to do on this one. Rear cab corners and a spot or two on the cowl and the cab exterior is in pretty good shape otherwise. Don't get me started on the dash! I'll be posting that up soon. Thanks.

09-16-2018, 05:27 PM	#2
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: 2 more AD questions The 3 holes are for the inner fender bolts. The large opening on the passenger side is for the heater. Since the heater was optional some trucks have a block off plate. I wouldn’t weld it shut but that’s just my opinion Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2018, 05:31 PM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 2 more AD questions Now, the left side the inner fender doesn't actually bolt through those holes, it bolts to a bracket that bolts to those holes. On the right side the inner fender bolts directly to the firewall without that bracket. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-16-2018, 05:53 PM	#4
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: 2 more AD questions Thanks guys.



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