Cab floor under passenger seat

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Cab floor under passenger seat

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Does anyone have a good picture of the cab floor under the passenger seat? Mine is pretty rusted and I am starting with fresh sheet metal. I am trying to get an idea of what holes are needed through the cab floor in this area. Any help is appreciated!
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Thanks for the pic. Mine was so rusted out I didn't realize those holes with grommets were even there. Do you happen to know if these were just drain holes? I am assuming the 4 weldnuts are for holding down the battery box and the oval cutout is for the battery cables to pass through to the starter.
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As far as I know, you are correct on all fronts.
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I recall the battery box has a pair of drain tubes that pass through there too. My manuals do not show them however-sorry!
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I am going to guess it is those other two holes. Like you, I have looked through all the manuals and haven't found a drawing of this area. My battery box has a rusted out bottom as well so it doesn't help much in figuring out the layout.
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I have a serviceable battery box if you need one.
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From the top, before sandblasting and removing the destroyed batt box (I have a new one copied from the original). Maybe it also helps.
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I have never heard about draining tubes there.
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This pic was posted in 2013 that shows the drain tube coming out of the trayImage
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Doesn't seem to me like a drain tube but a screw.
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It is a short piece of pipe, with a hose retention ring.

That photo is a bit misleading.
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