'53 Coupe; identify one more hole?

[rockne10]

There's a 1/4" hole in the floorboard/firewall, 1" below the accelerator boot. I have no clue.
I thought it may be for the grommet/cable that releases the chute.[)]
Thanks for your patience.

[Alan]

OD kick down switch.

[StudeRich]

quote:Originally posted by Alan

OD kick down switch.

Isn't that for the guide (eye) for the e-brake cable? I have never seen a Stude. with the switch on the floor like a Ford, always, on the Carb. linkage.


StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA

[Flashback]

I believe StudeRich is correct. It' close there.
If you have access to a parts manual, it will
show this and other little tid bits.

Tex E. Grier

[rockne10]

Mine is also an automatic. If it were standard, I believe the kickdown would still be on the throttle bellcrank. There is a guide for the E-brake (a small J-bolt) fitted through two holes just fore of the accelerator pedal.
Perhaps, as Jim said, there never was anything there; good way to get moisture in to the carpet.
Everything that needs installed is installed and, the only thing out of place is that hole. Maybe I'll stuff a little dum-dum in it before laying the Dynamat.

[Roscomacaw]

My 53 Commander Coupe it 100% original and unfettered and that's where the OD switch is mounted! Blew my mind when I saw that the first time!

Likewise, the 2R5 I took the engine out of last week - kickdown switch was under the gas pedal.[:0]

STILL lots to learn about Studes!

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[Alan]

That is where mine was on the 53K. Happy to think mine isn't the only freak.

[buddymander]

I also have a pair of unidentified holes in the floor of the 57 Silverhawk I just bought. Maybe if I describe them accurately enough, someone on this forum might be able to assist me with their identification. They are similar but not identical, one on each side; with rather irregular edges sporting a brown jagged appearance and large enough to put your foot thru...

[Alan]

Sounds like metal eating termites to me.

[mbstude]

Buddy, your car didn't come with the option of floors.

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

[buddymander]

Umm, a previous owner must have removed my floor delete plates. Are they interchangeable; left to right?

[rockne10]

Depends if it's LHC or RHC.[)]

Thanks to respondents.