Ford's bullet holes

ols0051 · 09-07-2004, 01:57 PM

Have you ever noticed that there is about one thousand holes in your engine compartment? Well I have because I'm in the process of filling them in with my trusty welder. Can anyone tell me the reason behind all of these holes? 95% of them are'nt being used no matter if it's a 5.0 or 2.3.

88fivepointoh · 09-07-2004, 02:04 PM

I to would love to know the answer to this question.. They are the ugliest damn things i have ever seen and yes there are a millions of them.. I would have to say fords wat of saving metal without compromising structural support? IDK, But a good question..

ols0051 · 09-07-2004, 02:13 PM

The way it's going I'll have 40hrs in to filling holes. But I like fillings holes.

~The Jester~ · 09-07-2004, 03:31 PM

Well, can we make it simple and say for lightening purposes??? hehehe

Actually they are for mounting stuff. Keep in mind that those parts are used on Mustangs, Granadas, Fairmonts, Merc Marquis, Thunderbirds etc etc etc. Now in each of those cars, you can have anything from a 4 cyl with the battery on the driver's side, to a big bad V8 with the battery on the passenger's side.

Lots and lots and lots of car/engine configurations, only one stamp needed to make the engine compartments.

Hope that helps! Happy hole filling!

88fivepointoh · 09-07-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by ols0051
The way it's going I'll have 40hrs in to filling holes. But I like fillings holes.

I to like to fill the holes.. HEHEHE... that makes sense. i didn't know that the same inner fender componets when on all those cars.. unreal.. fill away!

~The Jester~ · 09-07-2004, 06:30 PM

This is where the "Fox Body" Mustang got it's name. I also forgot to metion the Zephyr, and a few Lincoln's too. Cougar's, Capri's, and some Wagon versions of these too.

Here's a partial list:

http://www.ford-fox.org/faq.php?myfa...s=Fox+vehicles

Ford used that chassis on a TON of vehicles. You'll find "extra" plugs in your wiring harness for that reason too. That particular plug might not be used on your application, but a Turbo Coupe T-Bird might have needed it.

88fivepointoh · 09-07-2004, 07:41 PM

Interesting.... Very Interesting...

BLACK85GT · 09-07-2004, 08:47 PM

I dont remember where I heard this, but someone once told me they are there to create a crumple zone in crashes to absorb impact.

88fivepointoh · 09-07-2004, 09:04 PM

Black85GT That car looks like my old 85GT... How many miles? And the impact thought seems interesting.

crazypete · 09-08-2004, 08:21 AM

Well, I know the hood is rigged to fold at the halfway point. If you take a look underneath, the reinforcement ribs along the sides have a notch so the hood will buckle there.

From personal experience with some collisions, these cars buckle a lot =( . Fortunatley, they are as easy to straighten out.

ols0051 · 09-08-2004, 03:47 PM

while welding all of these holes up, I also welded the subframe to the inner fender. It was a seem that looked like it could use a weld. It probably won't help anything but, just maybe it will help tie everything together..

88fivepointoh · 09-08-2004, 04:18 PM

Peace of mind man... wonderful Thing..

09-07-2004, 01:57 PM	#1
ols0051 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cent.wis Posts: 203	Ford's bullet holes Have you ever noticed that there is about one thousand holes in your engine compartment? Well I have because I'm in the process of filling them in with my trusty welder. Can anyone tell me the reason behind all of these holes? 95% of them are'nt being used no matter if it's a 5.0 or 2.3.

09-07-2004, 03:31 PM	#4
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Well, can we make it simple and say for lightening purposes??? hehehe Actually they are for mounting stuff. Keep in mind that those parts are used on Mustangs, Granadas, Fairmonts, Merc Marquis, Thunderbirds etc etc etc. Now in each of those cars, you can have anything from a 4 cyl with the battery on the driver's side, to a big bad V8 with the battery on the passenger's side. Lots and lots and lots of car/engine configurations, only one stamp needed to make the engine compartments. Hope that helps! Happy hole filling! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

09-07-2004, 06:30 PM	#6
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	This is where the "Fox Body" Mustang got it's name. I also forgot to metion the Zephyr, and a few Lincoln's too. Cougar's, Capri's, and some Wagon versions of these too. Here's a partial list: http://www.ford-fox.org/faq.php?myfa...s=Fox+vehicles Ford used that chassis on a TON of vehicles. You'll find "extra" plugs in your wiring harness for that reason too. That particular plug might not be used on your application, but a Turbo Coupe T-Bird might have needed it. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

09-07-2004, 08:47 PM	#8
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	I dont remember where I heard this, but someone once told me they are there to create a crumple zone in crashes to absorb impact. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

09-08-2004, 08:21 AM	#10
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Well, I know the hood is rigged to fold at the halfway point. If you take a look underneath, the reinforcement ribs along the sides have a notch so the hood will buckle there. From personal experience with some collisions, these cars buckle a lot =( . Fortunatley, they are as easy to straighten out. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

09-07-2004, 02:04 PM	#2
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	I to would love to know the answer to this question.. They are the ugliest damn things i have ever seen and yes there are a millions of them.. I would have to say fords wat of saving metal without compromising structural support? IDK, But a good question..

09-07-2004, 02:13 PM	#3
ols0051 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cent.wis Posts: 203	The way it's going I'll have 40hrs in to filling holes. But I like fillings holes.

09-07-2004, 07:41 PM	#7
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	Interesting.... Very Interesting...

09-07-2004, 09:04 PM	#9
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	Black85GT That car looks like my old 85GT... How many miles? And the impact thought seems interesting.

09-08-2004, 03:47 PM	#11
ols0051 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cent.wis Posts: 203	while welding all of these holes up, I also welded the subframe to the inner fender. It was a seem that looked like it could use a weld. It probably won't help anything but, just maybe it will help tie everything together..

09-08-2004, 04:18 PM	#12
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	Peace of mind man... wonderful Thing..

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