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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: C5ZZKGT on November 26, 2010, 04:45:44 PM

Title: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: C5ZZKGT on November 26, 2010, 04:45:44 PM
There are 2 holes with nothing in them about an inch inwards from the inner bumper bracket bolts, can anyone tell me what these holes are for? '65 July, Dearborn Convertible. (rear bumper area)
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: Richard P. on November 26, 2010, 08:38:29 PM
Is your Mustang a GT car? If so, the holes are for the rear bumper guards. GT cars as you probally know don't have rear bumper guards but the holes are there.
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: C5ZZKGT on November 27, 2010, 06:04:07 AM
Yes, my car is a GT. This makes sense. is there no rubber plug that goes into these holes? otherwise they are basicly open to the elements-may be I've missed them??
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: gjz30075 on November 27, 2010, 07:47:08 AM
Mine has seam sealer covering them.    Hopefully, someone can tell us if it's factory, or not.

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii85/gjz30075/Mustang/gtseamsealer.jpg)
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: bryancobb on November 27, 2010, 03:32:38 PM
I think Ford just had the assembly line workers cram a wad of "dum-dim" putty in the holes.
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 27, 2010, 10:24:04 PM
Quote from: gjz30075 on November 27, 2010, 07:47:08 AM
Mine has seam sealer covering them.    Hopefully, someone can tell us if it's factory, or not.

That is consistent with what I have found on 65 GT's.
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: C5ZZKGT on November 28, 2010, 07:01:40 AM
Guys, Thanks for all your replies!! and the picture! -guess I'll get after the holes in mine now!!
What would be the best way to "paint" over the sealer now, since my car IS already done??
Title: Re: 2 holes just "inside" of the inner bumper bracket bolts on '65
Post by: 66GTCoupe on November 28, 2010, 08:03:34 PM
my 66 gt when i took it apart only had dumdum  :P