Dash Knock out

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Dash Knock out

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Hello,

Can someone tell me what this huge knock out hole is for

The two smaller ones I will weld up

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Re: Dash Knock out

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That is for the defroster distribution box. Connection comes in from the left front fender (fender mounted heater) to the heater box/diverter and up from there behind the dash, makes the turn thru the dash at that point.
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I've seen some truck with a speaker mounted there. Or at least a circular wire mesh cover that I assumed was a speaker!

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I'd guess they put a speaker in there to fill the hole.
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The Ahl Resto guide has a picture of it....
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Re: Dash Knock out

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The large hole in the dash is, as mentioned, for the deforster distribution box.
This subject has been on g741 and has pictures. Try a search and maybe you
can find the pic's. Might clarify what we're talking about.
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Re: Dash Knock out

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Rusty,

Here is what bolts up to that knockout.

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