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austex66 · 06-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Can anyone offer up and firewall pad install tips? I am haveing a hell of a time with it. It has been a PITA, and its almost in, but there has got to be a "trick"...

ChevySixty6 · 06-07-2009, 10:12 PM

I agree it's a PITA. Just go slow, and if you need to, back off and chill awhile

, then go back to it. Just bend along the pre-made seams to match the contours of the firewall. If you need to, check out some fo the members interior shots, to see which way the bends need to be. It took me a few trys before i got it just right.

jason65 · 06-08-2009, 07:31 AM

Unbolt your heater box and fuse block and gas pedel. Just stay cool and work it.

ratskin · 06-08-2009, 09:24 AM

I ended up throwing my POS away, and used butyl mat with foil-faced jute pad. Covered the entire floor & firewall with one piece of Ozite carpet.(64 Suburban) Looks better, and does a much better job of stopping heat and sound.

austex66 · 06-08-2009, 11:55 AM

Well I did unbolt everything except the gas pedal, and I guess that is one of the PITA items. I am going to try again tonite to get the rest of the fastners in and staighten it out. I guess having rammat, and exsolite down doesn't help the fittment...

ChevySixty6 · 06-08-2009, 11:24 PM

I used several screwdrivers stuck in different holes to help get where it needed to go, then put in the plastic drive-in fasteners. I didn't drive them home all the way, until i was sure of the fit.

06-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
austex66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	Firewall pad install trouble Can anyone offer up and firewall pad install tips? I am haveing a hell of a time with it. It has been a PITA, and its almost in, but there has got to be a "trick"... __________________ 66' Chevy SWB:350ci-th350,frt. disc brakes, pwr steering, 5-lug waltshow.com/Chevy

06-07-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
ChevySixty6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 84	Re: Firewall pad install trouble I agree it's a PITA. Just go slow, and if you need to, back off and chill awhile, then go back to it. Just bend along the pre-made seams to match the contours of the firewall. If you need to, check out some fo the members interior shots, to see which way the bends need to be. It took me a few trys before i got it just right. __________________ Members i've met: LiLRed66

06-08-2009, 07:31 AM	#3
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Firewall pad install trouble Unbolt your heater box and fuse block and gas pedel. Just stay cool and work it.

06-08-2009, 09:24 AM	#4
ratskin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western IL Posts: 358	Re: Firewall pad install trouble I ended up throwing my POS away, and used butyl mat with foil-faced jute pad. Covered the entire floor & firewall with one piece of Ozite carpet.(64 Suburban) Looks better, and does a much better job of stopping heat and sound.

06-08-2009, 11:55 AM	#5
austex66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	Re: Firewall pad install trouble Well I did unbolt everything except the gas pedal, and I guess that is one of the PITA items. I am going to try again tonite to get the rest of the fastners in and staighten it out. I guess having rammat, and exsolite down doesn't help the fittment... __________________ 66' Chevy SWB:350ci-th350,frt. disc brakes, pwr steering, 5-lug waltshow.com/Chevy

06-08-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
ChevySixty6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 84	Re: Firewall pad install trouble I used several screwdrivers stuck in different holes to help get where it needed to go, then put in the plastic drive-in fasteners. I didn't drive them home all the way, until i was sure of the fit. __________________ Members i've met: LiLRed66



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