GT6 GT6 Question - What are these holes for?

[UmmYeahOk]

Looking at pics of other gt6es I dont seem to see any such holes, but they are on mine. Im not talking about the two near the windshield. I know theyre for the wipers because I removed them myself. But before the tear down, there didnt seem to be any reason for these holes. There are 3, one in the upper left, and two on the bottom. They arent perfectly round, which leaves me to believe that it wasnt factory.

I cant think of any real reason other then <span style="font-style: italic">maybe</span> water pooled up in there, and this was a clever way to let it drain onto the battery, I dunno.

 

[Andrew Mace]

Those holes are NOT factory; I think they're there only to start conversations such as this one. :wink: Seriously, I've no idea what they could have been for!

 

[TR_Jim]

No idea either. They aren't on my MKI.

 

[TR4nut]

Just look like augmented drainage holes for the scuttle area. But why?

 

[startech47]

2 for hood pins??

 

[dklawson]

I like the suggestion that the outer 2 are for hood pins. They do look like they are symmetrically located relative to the center of the car.

I definitely don't have those holes on our Mk1 GT6.

 

[UmmYeahOk]

I like the suggestion that the outer 2 are for hood pins. They do look like they are symmetrically located relative to the center of the car.

Yeah, it sounds like a possibility, although the hood doesnt appear to of had the pins. Though the hood isnt original. Not sure when it was replaced. But I know it was painted the matching british racing green before the entire car was painted white.

Cant imagine there being any purpose to hood pins. First of all, they look like @$$ in my opinion. 2nd, they look like rice (since most arent even functional, or appear on cars that dont race) 3rd, what purpose do they have on a car whos "bonnet" raises like that?!? I could understand them on vehicles where they raise toward the windshield. Ive already had to replace one windshield because of that and we were only going like 20mph. But on a car like that one, the downward force the wind give it will keep the hood closed no matter how fast your going, so why hood pins?

 

[Andrew Mace]

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</span></span>But on a car like that one, the downward force the wind give it will keep the hood closed no matter how fast your going, so why hood pins?

The GT6 bonnet is probably long and heavy enough NOT to raise up at speed if unsecured, but you do get a lot of turbulence at the base of the windshield. I experienced that many years ago on a Herald, which has a similar setup. On the Herald, though, the bonnet is arguably lighter and better balanced and, therefore, easier to lift regardless (including with that turbulence)! I do remember one ride when my passenger, alarmed at how the bonnet was rising at speed, "volunteered" to reach out with his hand and keep the bonnet down! It was very soon after that when I decided to finish installing the latches....

 

[tomgt6]

If you don't know the full history of the car it maybe had hood pins installed. Like you said the hood was replaced. It could also be for pins because the latches do have a history of popping open if not adjusted correctly. Another way to see if this car was raced is to see if maybe there was a roll bar installed at some point inside the car. Look for holes for these or signs of holes.

I can't think of anything else these holes would be for.

 

[dklawson]

Hey Andy, your edited quote makes it look like I said things I didn't.

 

[UmmYeahOk]

If you don't know the full history of the car it maybe had hood pins installed. Like you said the hood was replaced. It could also be for pins because the latches do have a history of popping open if not adjusted correctly. Another way to see if this car was raced is to see if maybe there was a roll bar installed at some point inside the car. Look for holes for these or signs of holes.

I can't think of anything else these holes would be for.

A british racing green race car? :crazy:

I tried looking for a pic of such pins installed. No such luck. If there was a way that they could actually look good, Id just add them. Otherwise Im gonna have to harass my husband and have him weld something. The more and more I look at this car I just fine more and more things for him to weld. Whatever happened to just welding up rust holes? Thank gone Im not shaving anything.

The latches appear to work fine, although Ive never driven the car. The rubber cone mounts need to be replaced as the hood doesnt line up properly since theyre so far from being gone. I figured there would be some rattling anyway because of the mounts.

 

[dklawson]

Well... you could bodge the repair based on where it is and what it is.

Place a piece of roof flashing underneath secured with JB-Weld or similar, then fill the top and sand it level while you're preparing the area for paint. It's not structural and it's very unlikely that anyone will notice the flashing bonded on the underneath side of the horizontal surface.

 

[UmmYeahOk]

Well... you could bodge the repair based on where it is and what it is.

Place a piece of roof flashing underneath secured with JB-Weld or similar, then fill the top and sand it level while you're preparing the area for paint. It's not structural and it's very unlikely that anyone will notice the flashing bonded on the underneath side of the horizontal surface.

Yeah, well, its been my experience that bondo, fiberglass, resin, all seem to crack,. It may be a year, it may be a decade... ...it eventually happens. Only thing that I have ever seen work is welding metal (must be welded), then bondoing it smooth.

 

[Andrew Mace]

Hey Andy, your edited quote makes it look like I said things I didn't.

Sorry 'bout that, chief, er, Doug! I've edited it now.

As for those holes, what about finding and fitting some rubber plugs? Then you'll have a great conversation starter if nothing else!

 

[dklawson]

By all means weld in patches if you feel it's the only acceptable fix.

 

[tomgt6]

I would maybe find a whole new car without the holes. That would fix em.

 

[Deleted member 8987]

Hey, those are pull spots, placed there to pull the scuttle back after the car hit the tree.

Whatreya, new?

 

[UmmYeahOk]

As for those holes, what about finding and fitting some rubber plugs? Then you'll have a great conversation starter if nothing else!

Too ghetto. One thing is its difficult so find the right size for holes that big. The other thing is I had planned on doing that already for the little tiny screw holes on the sides (by the commission plate area) Apparently I have original speakers... ...or at least one anyway. Dont worry, Im not throwing it away. I'll just store it with the other antiques that arent going back on the car.

I would maybe find a whole new car without the holes. That would fix em.

Would be awesome, but the local dealer doesnt seem to have one in a color I like. I may have to just order one directly from the factory.