whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69ChevyRazorback · 10-22-2008, 12:13 AM

besides, of just making it look "slick" and fancy, I can't think of a reason to do this??? and where do you relocate the hole where the blower motor goes???

Richard8971 · 10-22-2008, 12:27 AM

I guess the best way to answer your question is to also ask what the purpose is to upgrade rims and tires, perform engine upgrades and paint our vehicles bright outlandish colors???

Why chop a top? Why shave door handles? Why use tweed in your interior???

Why change your 3-speed manual to a 4 speed automatic?

Honestly there is no real purpose to it all... but wait... maybe just one..

'Cause its cool... and we all have differing opinions on whats cool...guess that is what makes this sport and site so darn fun to be a part of!

D

69ChevyRazorback · 10-22-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard8971

I guess the best way to answer your question is to also ask what the purpose is to upgrade rims and tires, perform engine upgrades and paint our vehicles bright outlandish colors???

Why chop a top? Why shave door handles? Why use tweed in your interior???

Why change your 3-speed manual to a 4 speed automatic?

Honestly there is no real purpose to it all... but wait... maybe just one..

'Cause its cool... and we all have differing opinions on whats cool...guess that is what makes this sport and site so darn fun to be a part of!

D

cool, thats what i was thinking, just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything technical to it.

and where does the blower motor go????

primered_junk · 10-22-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 69ChevyRazorback

:lol

and where does the blower motor go????

In the dumpster, trash can, etc.

Whats the purpose of shaved firewalls?
Whats the purpose of a posi trac in a 67 hemi
Whats the purpose of getting up in the A.M. and going to work
Whats the purpose of copulation for reproducing the human species
Whats the purpose of mw being a smart A$$ LOL!!!

Most of us really do dispose of the blower assy and heater core as well as all the rest of it. You can get some pretty cool heater units then you still have heater hoses being ugly under the hood. I would save a shaved firewall for a non daily vehicle.

**special-K** · 10-22-2008, 07:01 AM

I`m not trashing anyone who shaves their cowls.But,looking at the list above I don`t see the comparison.All other things listed actually serve a functional purpose.
My perspective comes from years of being around these trucks and I just see it as another cut dash,sunroof,speakers in doors,etc.People years from now will be asking WTF?Or,at least the same question this thread starter has asked.It looks cool,but I hate faggep glass in a summer thunderstorm and live where some of the best cruisin`weather is now,when you can use a touch of heat.You can go out and spend $1,300 for a new HVAC if you`re going that far.I may actually do the same thing,but not without considerig that I`m trashing perfectly good factory metal.
I`ve done sunroofs,speakers,cut fenders,drilled holes,trimmed frames...Just something to think about.I see guys cussing cut doors for speakers while shaving firewalls.It`s all fads and time keeps changing them.I thought Vettes with 3 tailights and flared fenders looked cooler than stock back in the`60s and `55 Chevy cars with arched rear wheel wells.I`m no elitist or purist.I have a hard time not modifying.But,I`d just like to know that guys wantin to carve up a cab at least take the big picture into account when deciding to make this mod.

big_al_71 · 10-22-2008, 07:52 AM

The motor blower goes right under the dash now it works like a champ and the engine compartment does not look like a bowl of spaguetti...

big_al_71 · 10-22-2008, 08:00 AM

My purpose for shaving the firewall in my truck was because I HATE congested engine compartments. I like the engine bay to be as clean as possible.
Here is a before and after shot, exactly the reason why I did it...

myoldchevytruck · 10-22-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

My purpose for shaving the firewall in my truck was because I HATE congested engine compartments. I like the engine bay to be as clean as possible.
Here is a before and after shot, exactly the reason why I did it...

Albert, That engine bay looks sweet. Nice Job.

c10crazy · 10-22-2008, 09:08 AM

Heres a question on the subject. Can you do away the heater under the hood and get some type of unit for under the dash just for heat only????

C10-Driver · 10-22-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Some guys just like it shaved as well! some guys don't...

OMG, that's hilarious. Thanks for the morning chuckle.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

My purpose for shaving the firewall in my truck was because I HATE congested engine compartments. I like the engine bay to be as clean as possible.

I agree with Big Al. I shaved mine to clean up the engine compartment.

msgross · 10-22-2008, 08:12 AM

Some guys just like it shaved as well! some guys don't...

As stated the newer A/C heater units are self contained under the dash, also guys do custom wiring to reroute all the wires that came through the firewall. I have a pic of what all the holes are for...

ColoradoK5 · 10-22-2008, 08:27 AM

As stated the newer A/C heater units are self contained under the dash, also guys do custom wiring to reroute all the wires that came through the firewall. I have a pic of what all the holes are for...[/QUOTE]

Can you post that pic of what all the holes are for? I am getting ready to shave my firewall soon. Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 10-22-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 69ChevyRazorback

besides, of just making it look "slick" and fancy, I can't think of a reason to do this??? ?

That IS the reason.

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Originally Posted by 69ChevyRazorback

and where do you relocate the hole where the blower motor goes???

See the link in my signature... vintage air kit

smashingchuck · 10-22-2008, 10:35 AM

I shaved the firewall and have gone with an aftermarket A/C and heater. You still have to run the hoses, but thats all that goes on the firewall.

c10crazy · 10-22-2008, 10:45 AM

Do they sell just a hidden heater?

smashingchuck · 10-22-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by c10crazy

Do they sell just a hidden heater?

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ColoradoK5 · 10-22-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by c10crazy

Do they sell just a hidden heater?

I just just got a heater from vintage air

**special-K** · 10-22-2008, 11:02 AM

Guys do it to clear turbos,too.The whole "reason" for shaving/smoothing anything is cosmetic.If you go to Vintage Air or one of those underdash units you`ll have the holes left there.It won`t be finished looking.There are covers for that area.

10-22-2008, 12:13 AM	#1
69ChevyRazorback Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 92	whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? besides, of just making it look "slick" and fancy, I can't think of a reason to do this??? and where do you relocate the hole where the blower motor goes???

10-22-2008, 12:27 AM	#2
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? I guess the best way to answer your question is to also ask what the purpose is to upgrade rims and tires, perform engine upgrades and paint our vehicles bright outlandish colors??? Why chop a top? Why shave door handles? Why use tweed in your interior??? Why change your 3-speed manual to a 4 speed automatic? Honestly there is no real purpose to it all... but wait... maybe just one.. 'Cause its cool... and we all have differing opinions on whats cool...guess that is what makes this sport and site so darn fun to be a part of! D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

10-22-2008, 07:01 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? I`m not trashing anyone who shaves their cowls.But,looking at the list above I don`t see the comparison.All other things listed actually serve a functional purpose. My perspective comes from years of being around these trucks and I just see it as another cut dash,sunroof,speakers in doors,etc.People years from now will be asking WTF?Or,at least the same question this thread starter has asked.It looks cool,but I hate faggep glass in a summer thunderstorm and live where some of the best cruisin`weather is now,when you can use a touch of heat.You can go out and spend $1,300 for a new HVAC if you`re going that far.I may actually do the same thing,but not without considerig that I`m trashing perfectly good factory metal. I`ve done sunroofs,speakers,cut fenders,drilled holes,trimmed frames...Just something to think about.I see guys cussing cut doors for speakers while shaving firewalls.It`s all fads and time keeps changing them.I thought Vettes with 3 tailights and flared fenders looked cooler than stock back in the`60s and `55 Chevy cars with arched rear wheel wells.I`m no elitist or purist.I have a hard time not modifying.But,I`d just like to know that guys wantin to carve up a cab at least take the big picture into account when deciding to make this mod. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-22-2008 at 07:11 AM.

10-22-2008, 07:52 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? The motor blower goes right under the dash now it works like a champ and the engine compartment does not look like a bowl of spaguetti... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-22-2008, 08:00 AM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? My purpose for shaving the firewall in my truck was because I HATE congested engine compartments. I like the engine bay to be as clean as possible. Here is a before and after shot, exactly the reason why I did it... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-22-2008, 09:08 AM	#9
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? Heres a question on the subject. Can you do away the heater under the hood and get some type of unit for under the dash just for heat only???? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

10-22-2008, 08:12 AM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? Some guys just like it shaved as well! some guys don't... As stated the newer A/C heater units are self contained under the dash, also guys do custom wiring to reroute all the wires that came through the firewall. I have a pic of what all the holes are for... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-22-2008 at 08:13 AM.

10-22-2008, 08:27 AM	#12
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? As stated the newer A/C heater units are self contained under the dash, also guys do custom wiring to reroute all the wires that came through the firewall. I have a pic of what all the holes are for...[/QUOTE] Can you post that pic of what all the holes are for? I am getting ready to shave my firewall soon. Thanks

10-22-2008, 10:35 AM	#14
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? I shaved the firewall and have gone with an aftermarket A/C and heater. You still have to run the hoses, but thats all that goes on the firewall. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-22-2008, 10:45 AM	#15
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? Do they sell just a hidden heater? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

10-22-2008, 11:02 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: whats the purpose of shaving firewalls?? Guys do it to clear turbos,too.The whole "reason" for shaving/smoothing anything is cosmetic.If you go to Vintage Air or one of those underdash units you`ll have the holes left there.It won`t be finished looking.There are covers for that area. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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