Jack compartment

[Tom L.]

In the bottom of the jack compartm,ent on my '72 there is a drain hole. Is it supposed plugged (or even be there)? I can't find a plug for it in any of the cataloges. The ionly one I found is on that Dr. rebuild had listed but it says it is for 63-67's only. Does anyone know if it is the same plug or what size hole it fills? The hole in my car is 3/4" diameter. Thanks!!

[Terry M.]

Re: Jack compartment

Yes there is supposed to be a "plug." Long (maybe an inch) one. I suspect it has some baffling to keep outside water from coming in, but WTFDIK. Others will be able to tell you more, I hope.

[Don L.]

Re: Jack compartment

Terry, the long plug is in the jack compartment too? I have the long, tapered, rubber drain plug in my battery compartment, however, I thought the jack compartment had the flat, black plastic plug, similar to those found in the door edges, firewall, etc.

My jack compartment plug is inststalled from the inside, leaving the flanged edge inside the compartment and therefore, unable to be pushed out of the hole from inside the car.

[Terry M.]

Re: Jack compartment

I'll have to look, but I thought the long plug was on both sides. Now that you mention it, given the large number of rusted jacks and alarm electronics we see, maybe you are right. I'll look tonight. Meantime there are others with quicker access to their cars, or even pictures on file or posted on the 'net. Check Patrick Hulst's site for his 1972.

[Tom L.]

Re: Jack compartment

Perhaps a picture might help. The link below is to the Doc rebuild cataloue page that had the 63-67 jack compartment drain plugs listed. It is in the center column at the bottom, it is itemm "N". Perhaps some C-2 guys can measure the drain holes in the jack compartment to determine if it is a 3/4" hole. If so this plug may also work for C-3's. Thanks!

http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/TRUNK2.pdf

[Pete B.]

Re: Jack compartment

My 71 one owner coupe has a Capplug (like the ones in the floor pans) in the jack compartment. The po sliced slots to drain water.
The battery compartment however, has the drain that is molded and has the cross hatch molded screen installed.
Assuming the logic was to get the acid out of the car and act as a vent also.

[Terry M.]

Re: Jack compartment

Sorry for the miss-information on my part -- as promised I went and looked.

Don has it exactly right and the jack compartment plug is configured like the image referred to in Lynn's link to The Doctor's web page.

Sorry I can't tell you the size of the hole, nor can I tell you if the plug listed for the mid-year application will fit. I have limited access to that side of the car -- and I really don't want to remove that plug for the first time.

[Tom L.]

Re: Jack compartment

I don't blame you, thanks for looking. I may just ordeer one and see if it fits just for giggles, and besides it seems I have no other option. Thanks to all

[Terry M.]

Re: Jack compartment

I have seen Internet sites that offer a variety of plastic plugs and caps. A miriad of sizes and colors -- I just wish I could remember what I was searching for when I found them. NCRS disease, I guess. I would expect you might need to purchase a life-time supply from one of those sources, however.

[Alan S.]

Re: Jack compartment

Hi,
Here's the original plug from my 71, #6589.
That's genuine jack handle rust. I was so busy keeping my future wife's knees dry in 1971 I didn't think about the jack and handle.

CAPLUGS
BP 3/4


Regards,
Alan

[Tom L.]

Re: Jack compartment

Thanks Alan, The BP 3/4 indicates that it is for a 3/4" hole. Can you confirm that? Thanks!!

[Alan S.]

Re: Jack compartment

Hi Lynn,
Yes, 3/4" hole.
Regards,
Alan