question about Dashboard hole what is the hole on the bottom left side of the dash 1956 International Cub Lo Boy

[matthewmiller]

Good morning. I recently just got back a 1956 International Cub Lo Boy. My parents bought the tractor in the early 1970s and I learned to drive on it as well as my older brother. I am now 61 old. We moved from Redding CT where we had 10 acres and used the tractor to haul wood and plow with. When we moved, our new property was only about .75 acres so we gave the tractor to my brother-in-law rather than just selling it. I just got the tractor back and now I am going to fix it up even though I have really no use for it other than nostalgia. My question is about the dash board (see the picture). There is a whole in the bottom left that looks like it may have been a power outlet, however I doubt it was. The whole in the center is where the fuse block used to be. What was the hole on the bottom left for. It has an electrical fixture of some kind behind it.

 

[tst]

someone added a cig lighter, hole not there from factory

 

[staninlowerAL]

Welcome to the Forum. Agree with tst, looks like an add on cig lighter. BTW, fyi a 1956 IH Cub LoBoy would be offset like the FCub. The forum is designed for all offset Cubs regardless of year made to be in the farmallcub forum. This forum is designed to address the number series Loboys 154 185, and 185. Enjoy your "new to you" recovered family tractor. Hope you can pass it on to another generation. JMHO Stan

 

[Dale Finch]

The empty hole in the lower middle, is for the fuse holder for the headlights and tail light.

 

[offrink]

If you were plowing snow I would think a way to light up a flashing light would be a good idea. I like the mod if it worked and was water tight.