Holes in the cowling

[Jonesalicious]

So these 9 holes on the driver side of the cowling were there and nothing was attached before. Can anyone tell me if these are there for a reason or can I fill them?

 

[Bryan]

looks like someone put a hood hold down pin for a fiberglass hood- the small forward threaded hole just holds a slotted screw-

 

[HolyCat]

Threaded Hole

That threaded hole that Bryan mentioned was on all Tigers and there was a large flatheaded screw there. It wasn't used for anything on Tigers, but I believe it had a use on Alpines.

Welcome to the Forum, Jonesalicious!

 

[Warren]

Ho yes

Just discussing that screw with Dale et al. The screw is unpainted and all the rest are surplus . I have the same hood pin holes but not as many... Be nice if you could add a state and town rather than United States.

 

[michael-king]

As above... Ex bonnet pins .. And yes large flat head screw down the front.

 

[Jonesalicious]

Im in Roseville CA. I’ve reposted the photo with the holes I’m talking about. None of these holes are threaded.

 

[michael-king]

Jones.. The area you circled will have been for bonnet pins.. Probably for a fibreglass LAT bonnet.

The large hole will have been the post the various small holes may have been a square inplate riveted ...usually they are round plates.. But have seen square.

 

[tigresunbeam]

cowl

See attached picture of my car , There was never any hole , owner of the car since 1985 , restored in 1993 .!!!!

Warren wrong Québec Flag !!!!

 

[Warren]

Tool of choice

Possibly the P.O. drilled dem extra holes to use a slide hammer AKA dent puller prior to a slathering of Bondo.
Thanks for adding your location .

 

[KenF]

My 2¢

My guess is a hood pin stud that eventually broke loose and an attempted fix with a piece of sheet metal screwed down to replace the missing hole. If no signs of a hood pin stud on the right side, then I'm stumped. I'd fill/repair regardless.

 

[Jonesalicious]

Thank you for everyone's input. I appreciate it.

 

[65beam]

screw

Just discussing that screw with Dale et al. The screw is unpainted and all the rest are surplus . I have the same hood pin holes but not as many... Be nice if you could add a state and town rather than United States.

The screw is the main ground for the electrical system of an Alpine.