Holes in Rear Flange of Package Tray

[chally71e]

Working on my 71 and repairing a piece of the back flange. I note the rear flange on the package tray which spot welds to the upper trunk filler/dutchman panel has various large and small holes in it. Given that it welds behind the dutchman what are these holes used for? These appear to be factory.

 

[chally71e]

Here is an example of the holes I am talking about

https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/21/2015/12/006-1970-plymouth-cuda-e-body-package-tray-replacement.jpg?fit=around%7C875:492

 

[Challenger RTA]

This help. I would take a guess to say, there jig hole to line the piece when stamped or assembled. Not a clue.

 

[tonysrt]

The long thin one is for the rear window defroster. The motor fits in a speaker hole. That's how it was done before the electric tape was embeded in the window. The blower defroster was useless till car warmed up.

 

[chally71e]

Can someone measure their dutchman panel/upper trunk filler panel for me?

And the measurement between quarters up near this area??

It's looking like my replacement dutchman is kind of short, but I don't want to start just cranking away on the flanges to get them together.

Thanks!

 

[moparleo]

picture of yours ?