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01-21-2009, 09:30 PM

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drain holes in hood grille recesses

Is a '63 supposed to have a small hole in the front corner of each hood grille recess. Looks like they are there for water drainage however I have never noticed them on any other 63's before?

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01-21-2009, 09:31 PM

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Yep, I believe '64's have them also.

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01-22-2009, 04:44 PM

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...and they work sorta well until they completely plug-up.

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01-22-2009, 04:55 PM

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Is a '63 supposed to have a small hole in the front corner of each hood grille recess. Looks like they are there for water drainage however I have never noticed them on any other 63's before?

Yes mine have them they are suppose to keep the water from pooling up..

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01-22-2009, 07:52 PM

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Thanks for the quick answers guys. Appreciate it.

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01-22-2009, 09:25 PM

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Is a '63 supposed to have a small hole in the front corner of each hood grille recess. Looks like they are there for water drainage however I have never noticed them on any other 63's before?

If you're Zora Duntov, shouldn't you know this stuff ?

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01-22-2009, 09:46 PM

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my 64 has them too.

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