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I'm putting a lighter weight battery in the right rear compartment of my '84, and while looking under the car to determine the cable routing I see a tubular thing (under each compartment).



I initially thought it was a drain vent, but the floor above the tube is solid. What is this thing for? I have an idea what it would work well for, but it's not a performance function, so I would be surprised if Chevrolet went to all the trouble just for that.

So, what am I not understanding?

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Its a fixture point for the assembly line.

Feel free to indulge yourself

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You guys haven't used that? It does get plenty lonely at night under the car.
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Omg!!!!

Not what I was thinking when I said "indulge"
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Its a fixture point for the assembly line.

Feel free to indulge yourself


Fixture point, huh? I'll confess that certainly wouldn't have popped into my head. I was curious if it was an upper level drain port in case you wanted to submerge your favorite beverages in a bath of ice and cold water. Oh well, learn something everyday.

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Omg!!!!

Not what I was thinking when I said "indulge"
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You guys haven't used that? It does get plenty lonely at night under the car.


actually my 93 doesnt have that thing on it. it must be the opposite kind.
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