Hole in rear hatch carpet?
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Car: 1985 camaro Z28
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Hole in rear hatch carpet?
I've noticed that there is a hole, or well, a semi-circle cut in the rear carpet. What is it for? I was just in another thread and he has the same thing in the same spot. Is there a factory reason for this?
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
These cars ever came with full size spares? Was there a hook or soemthing that stuck out through the hole?
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
I am not sure if they ever came with full size spares but if I remember right, I have a loop under that cutout that would hold the spare tire carrier.
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
That's where you would place and secure your damaged tire while using the spare. Owner's manual shows it.
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
There's a metal loop under the carpet hole. I'm guessing to mount a clamp for holding down your full-size FLAT tyre, once you've taken it off the car. Or if you can't find a space saver spare (like me).
I suppose such a clamp would have come new with the car?
I suppose such a clamp would have come new with the car?
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
Wow - I just checked the manual and it does show that. I guess I am still learning about the car after owning it for 22 years.
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
LOL. Yea, I learned the hard way until I read the manual.
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
Maybe the factory thought of future subwoofer expansion :P Atleast that what I used mine for.
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Re: Hole in rear hatch carpet?
I can only assume that you would use the hold-down hook that holds the
spare in place to secure the flat tire.................
spare in place to secure the flat tire.................
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