1957 Hole in trunk spare tire well

[TbirdFan76]

Is there supposed to be a round hole in the bottom of the spare tire well? If yes, should it have a plug of some sort? Please see the attached photo.

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[dustymtn]

Yes, it is supposed to be there. I think it's to drain any water that accumulates so it doesn't rust out the tire well. I found a metal plug with little edge spring clips that fits - I think at Home Depot. I don't remember the diameter.

 

[TbirdFan76]

Yes, it is supposed to be there. I think it's to drain any water that accumulates so it doesn't rust out the tire well. I found a metal plug with little edge spring clips that fits - I think at Home Depot. I don't remember the diameter.

Thanks! Good to know it's supposed to be there. Your explanation makes sense and was the only reason I could imagine why it might be there.

 

[gr8ngins]

Is there supposed to be a round hole in the bottom of the spare tire well? If yes, should it have a plug of some sort? Please see the attached photo.
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Yes it supposed to be there. If the car is garaged just check it periodically for water accumulation or after a hard rain.

 

[Pink T-Bird]

Yes, it is supposed to be there. I think it's to drain any water that accumulates so it doesn't rust out the tire well. I found a metal plug with little edge spring clips that fits - I think at Home Depot. I don't remember the diameter.

It was a rubber plug originally.

Plug - Wheel Well - 57-classictbird.com

This part number is an alias for 352285S which is the same part.

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