What is this hole for?

[hat_man]

Hello everyone from a new TR7 owner.

I haven't been able to do much with my project except take pictures but I have to ask......what in the heck is this hole stamped into the drivers floor pan for? I don't think I've ever seen anything like it on any vehicle?

I know most of you are rolling your eyes right about now and saying " Well that's for the ________ of course." This is a completely new venture for me. I'm reading as much as I can and looking for an owners manual to learn some more from, but I just am baffled by a 3" diameter hole stamped into the floor pan open to the elements.

I'm also thinking about starting a "blog" thread but for the moment it will have only pictures as work and finances will surely have a big impact on this little gems restoration. I have quite a few pictures and can add more as needed or requested. I'm sure I will be asking for much advice and direction as time goes by. I hope I don't become a pest.

Take care everyone.

Hat_man

[rugbyref1]

Morning,

That is a drain hole ... very useful if you get water ingress from the screen or a leaky heater matrix.

Good luck with the project & remember, the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!

[XSeries]

Originally to let out the surplus liquid after the car body shell was dipped in preservative. Sadly I think they used wood preservative rather than a metal one on occasions!

You need to buy a plug as water will splash up, soak the carpet and cause more problems if the plug is not closed off and sealed (with care!).

[Graham.Fountain]

The plugs in mine appear to be paint tin lids.

Graham

[oliviertr7]

hey hatman, it's the famous air hole, when you reach the 230kmh.
April Fool

[FI Spyder]

The plugs in mine appear to be paint tin lids.

Graham

That's kind of what they looked like. Replacements can be bought from the specialists if not the regulars.