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#38816 07/11/04 10:26 PM
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The '57 is coming together, but I can't figure out the reasons for the following:

In the floorpan on the pass. side where a rear passenger would put their feet there are 3 factory made holes about the size of a dime; 2 of the holes are about 4" apart and the 3rd hole is about 12" away in line with the first 2.

Sort of like this:

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There aren't any holes in the same place on the drivers' side; however directly under the driver's butt there are 2 factory made holes (dime size) in the floorpan.

Like this:

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Have looked in all of the books I have and can't figure out the purpose of the holes.

Can't be for seatbelts, can't be drain holes, what are they for???

Any ideas????

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The rubber plugs used in those holes are shown in the CCI catalog.Part #09-26 (4) and their rough drawing looks like your description.

They are not for seat belts as the seat belt holes were drilled by the dealer in a different location and would be much larger.


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Chevgene,Thanks for that information, cool.

I should just plug them?

Do you have any idea as to why they are there?


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