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Hey everyone, we are working on a 1941 120 convertible coupe, and are noticing that there are two sets of mounting holes for the engine and trans, one set forward of the other. Does anyone know why these holes are there? Did the overdrive-equipped cars require the engine to be moved slightly forward? The car in question was not equipped with an overdrive.

Hello Mr. Pushbutton:

If you want to look at my 120 business coupe for comparison purposes, then drop on by the PPG in the next few days.

I am taking it out there this evening and will be there until about 7:30. The PPG is open both Saturday and Sunday (until 1:00) with other events going on.

On Monday morning I am putting it in my trailer to haul it up to Traverse City in preparation for the PAC National Meet. It will be up there until the meet is over.

BTW, I saw an article in Grosse Pointe Magazine about a 120 convertible coupe that is in The Great Race and some guy "Magic Dave" is installing a super charger on it. You know anything about that???

Oh, I might.

I believe the four hole started in 48 for the longer 288, four hole used so that the later transmission could be used in the early cars.

John,

Are you referring to the holes in the front crossmember to which the front engine mount yoke is bolted? If so, I asked the same question about 8 years ago when working on my '41 120 Club Coupe without receiving any response. I opined maybe the second set of holes was for the Senior cars with 356's?

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