passenger side footwell question

Does anyone have any idea why these might be here. One picture is from inside the foot well and the other is under the hood. Am I missing something? They're on the tunnel side.

Thanks

Are those captive nuts on the outside shot?

ClayJ Wrote:

I've got them too. Tell the truth, this is the first I've noticed them. Probably has something to do with RHD cars, but I can't imagine what.

Hopefully some of our friends across the pond might know. :)

Good point Ron, the question would then be, why aren't they on the other side???

In the UK they are used to secure the framus rod to the body structure. The USA delivered cars didn't have framus rods as standard and the rods were hardly ever specified by the dealers when they ordered their stocks.

MG Mitten found a good use for them when they came up with the mousalator fixture, which was sold through their magazine ads. The mousalator was an early attempt at retaining Lucas vapor/smoke, and had great success at it until MG switched over to negative ground systems. The entire mousalator theory was based on positive ground hence the complete demise of the market for them.

Jack

What is a "framus rod"?

twigworker Wrote:

twigworker Wrote:

Which one?

Jack

twigworker Wrote:

Both.. I just tried googling both and didn't find a thing.. You really got me going now...LOL

Sounds like someone is pulling something!

Good one Jack. I think the MGOC offers the rods, but cannot ship outside of the UK due to national security. :)

Might be a good place to mount a fire extinguisher. :)

You mean smokin, don't cha Clay

PM Hap.

I was talking to him recently about both and he knows more about both than I do.

Jack

I think he's pulling both legs and yanking your chain, all at the same time.

I'm sniffin a set-up here..... :) I'll do as you say ole wise one.. :)

Are the nust approximately in line with where the clutch. brake, and gas pedals would sit in the relaxed postition? What size are the nuts? 1/4"? On my '67 GT the headlight dipswitch was mounted up there somewhere on top of the small step in the side of the tunnel. Its been a long while since I had a MK 1 car and I can't remember exactly where it was bolted to. MK II cars have the dipswitch built in to the indiicator stalk.

I suspect that they might be to mount the bracket for the foot operated headlight high beam switch on early RHD cars. I will check when I get a chance.

My 66 had one but it was converted to a mark II indicator stalk (with the high beam on the stalk) so I eventually got rid of the bracket.

flash Wrote:

Yep - on most British cars the framus rod was replaced by the dip switch. The holes, and nuts, were left in place to allow for the optional "colonial confusion device" sometimes supplied with export models.

Twig's been into the glue fumes again!

;)

That happened in the late 50's. AMT plastic and tubes of Testor's, a prelude to the 50's.

Jack

twigworker Wrote:

MGST Wrote:

I think I will plug mine as well. I figure a couple of short bolts should take care of it. Or maybe I should get the bracket that holds the dimmer should I convert my car to RHD.

I think Sam's "photoshopped" them into the picture just to get a reaction out of everyone..........but I'm going to go check my '69 to make sure he hasn't been at my car.

Simon Austin Wrote:

Finally a legit use for RTV.

Why don't you just squirt a dab of the stuff up in the holes and smooth it out in both sides. That way it would be sealed with no chance of leaks AND be easily returned to OEM in the next millenium when some guy ends up with that car actually wanting to change it to RHD.

Jack

Oh, that's where the framus rod goes? Mine's been banging around loose for years. Must have to do with RHD cars. Maybe it's for attaching the in-car tea warmer? A bit odd, wot?

Sorry Sam, no captive nuts on the '69.

interesting not on the 69 eh.... the mystery continues