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My 59 3100 has been repainted and when I look at the underhood firewall cowl I see the usual holes for the main harness and the speedometer etc. I am perplexed by the factory manual showing the speedomter cable route through the rubber grommet a bit offset from center, while there is a similar sized hole with two small holes (one above and below) it. It appears to be a`real factory hole used to attach something or other but the manual does not show anything. Any of you have the answer? I would be glad to send you a photo if need be. I am wondering why the speedo cable does not go through this opening. Thanks

rasman,

I'm not sure if this will help you, but here's a pic of my '59 3100 when I purchased it.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2374642770098190200VyHPdV

There are a few more pics in my albums that you may want to check out. I'm not sure if it will make a difference, but they are Canadian trucks.

I'm sure someone else has some better pics for you.

Lane

Rasman - here's a pic, close to correct original except the 4hole grommet for the main harness should be a single hole ... remember that there was various equipment that provisions were left for, even if your truck didn't have them, one of the things that comes out the same hole as the speedo cable is the hand throttle, missing in my picture, also there was the wiper vacuum hose and a windshield washer hose, and,and,and

Bill

Thanks guys. Makes sense. I see the same hole in Bill's that I was wondering about just below the speedo cable. I bet the hand throttle fits there after you mentioned it as it would seem to fit. I appreciate the help and good reference photos

That's a good picture, Bill. Thanks for posting it. I have some grommet things to tighten up and will use your photo as a go-by.

Bill