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What is it????

Old Sep 11, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Fellas, fairly new to C3's, but what the heck is the stud/bolt and nut that is mounted on the firewall closer to the passenger side? It is vertical and ended up putting a dime size mark on the inside of the hood edge. Any help would be appreciated!
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Tom, I think you're going to have to post a picture. Also, what year are we talking about?

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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Sorry, new to all this. It's a 1972. I've looked at other engine compartments and it appears that some type of plunger, possibly electrical goes there. It's exactly 7.5 inches from the hood latch position (passenger side)
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It might be the pin switch for the alarm system.
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Thanks for the reply. I think someone put a bolt/nut in the bracket. For what reason I have no idea. Thanks again for your reply, I winging it over here in Missouri!
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Dime sized mark on the hood...
Hood alignment bumper stop but now missing the rubber bumper?

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