What are these holes under my dash?

[Alexander C.]

I was taking some pictures under the dash of my '56 and I noticed these holes, 1 on each side under the corners.

Any idea what they are for?

[Cecil L.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

Courtesy lights?

[Chuck G.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

Courtesy lights?

Yep, courtesy lights.

Same as 53-55's.

Chuck

[Alexander C.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

Odd, that's what I thought too but I couldn't find where the small buttons would be to turn them on.

[Dan D.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

Switch holes were not drilled unless the car was equipped with the courtesy light option. They are in the door post, and the exact location varied. But usually inboard of the top hinge. -Dan-

[Alexander C.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

That's what I figured and mine looks like it has never been drilled for for that option. So were the holes there on the bottom ALL dashes just in case?

[Edward L.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

That's what I figured and mine looks like it has never been drilled for for that option. So were the holes there on the bottom ALL dashes just in case?

All of the 56 57's lower dash panels had the provision for the courtesy lights whether or not the option was chosen.

[Alexander C.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

Alright cool, thanks for the info guys!

[Tom P.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

The Mid-50s Olds used the same bezel and lens.

[Dan D.]

Re: What are these holes under my dash?

Making holes for the lights after the car is assembled would not be easy. Fairly large holes and 3 slots, so the dash was made with the courtesy light provision. Drilling holes for the switches is easy. -Dan-