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62c30 · 02-19-2022, 05:04 PM

I am working on a 61 that was a 3 speed column shift and the firewall filler panel is rusted. I ordered a new panel and it doesn't fit. There wasn't any options for a high or low tunnel when I ordered it. I also have a 62 c30 with a 4 speed floor shift and the panel on it and my 61 look the exact same. The panel that I ordered looks like it would fit the firewall but the cover would not fit. Any ideas?

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-19-2022, 05:09 PM

Got some pictures of what you're working with?
Also, what panel are you referring to?

62c30 · 02-19-2022, 05:17 PM

I can post some pictures here in a little while. It's the piece between the firewall and the cover for the transmission, the gas pedal Attaches to it. It's welded in and the cover bolts to it.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-19-2022, 05:29 PM

Oh, ok. That piece is different between the low hump transmission covers and the high hump transmission covers. Sounds like you might have ordered a high hump piece to replace your low hump floor piece on your 61

62c30 · 02-19-2022, 05:31 PM

I would have assumed my column shift 3 speed in my 61 half ton would have been the low and my 62 one ton 4 speed floor shift would be a high, but they are the same.

62c30 · 02-19-2022, 08:50 PM

here is what they sent me

62c30 · 02-19-2022, 08:51 PM

here is my 61

62c30 · 02-19-2022, 08:52 PM

here is my 62, sorry for the 3 posts but something about a security token popped up when I tried all 3 at the same time.

61hawk · 02-20-2022, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 62c30

here is my 61

Unless that piece is swiss cheese, I'd just coat it with POR-15 and move forward. Even if it is swiss cheese it would be easy enough to have the bad metal replaced or you could just use POR-15 and fiberglass mat, maybe 2-3 layers and you'd be able to jump on it. I've done this to small thin spots in other vehicles.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-20-2022, 07:05 AM

Fixed it. I wonder if it's different than this members that is for sale? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=831011

61hawk · 02-20-2022, 10:37 AM

I don't know if this helps you right now but I went with the high hump tunnel cover from Slosh Tubz. Just a little trimming of the outer edge and it fits great.

https://www.sloshtubz.net/store/High...rcescroll=true

Mine after trimming, painting with POR-15 and installing with riv-nuts.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-20-2022, 11:15 AM

Interesting that they are both high humps.
On the security token thing, it was probably because you were trying to upload all 3 pictures at one. You have to upload each picture, so pressing the upload button each time, for a single post

62c30 · 02-20-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Interesting that they are both high humps.
On the security token thing, it was probably because you were trying to upload all 3 pictures at one. You have to upload each picture, so pressing the upload button each time, for a single post

Yeah it threw me off seeing them being the same.

62c30 · 02-20-2022, 11:29 AM

There is quite a bit of rust on mine, fixable yes but on this I figured it would be easier to get the right part for $80. I guess I'll have to fix this one or see what else I can find. I like saving what is there but I just got done fixing all the damn rust in the roof and was kinda hoping to just have some light tweaking on a Chinese panel.

02-19-2022, 05:04 PM	#1
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Firewall filler panel I am working on a 61 that was a 3 speed column shift and the firewall filler panel is rusted. I ordered a new panel and it doesn't fit. There wasn't any options for a high or low tunnel when I ordered it. I also have a 62 c30 with a 4 speed floor shift and the panel on it and my 61 look the exact same. The panel that I ordered looks like it would fit the firewall but the cover would not fit. Any ideas?

02-19-2022, 05:09 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Firewall filler panel Got some pictures of what you're working with? Also, what panel are you referring to? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-19-2022, 05:17 PM	#3
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Re: Firewall filler panel I can post some pictures here in a little while. It's the piece between the firewall and the cover for the transmission, the gas pedal Attaches to it. It's welded in and the cover bolts to it.

02-19-2022, 05:29 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Firewall filler panel Oh, ok. That piece is different between the low hump transmission covers and the high hump transmission covers. Sounds like you might have ordered a high hump piece to replace your low hump floor piece on your 61 __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-19-2022, 05:31 PM	#5
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Re: Firewall filler panel I would have assumed my column shift 3 speed in my 61 half ton would have been the low and my 62 one ton 4 speed floor shift would be a high, but they are the same.

02-19-2022, 08:50 PM	#6
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Re: Firewall filler panel here is what they sent me Attached Images

02-19-2022, 08:51 PM	#7
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Re: Firewall filler panel here is my 61 Attached Images

02-19-2022, 08:52 PM	#8
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Re: Firewall filler panel here is my 62, sorry for the 3 posts but something about a security token popped up when I tried all 3 at the same time. Attached Images

02-20-2022, 07:05 AM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Firewall filler panel Fixed it. I wonder if it's different than this members that is for sale? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=831011 Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 02-20-2022 at 07:12 AM.

02-20-2022, 10:37 AM	#11
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Firewall filler panel I don't know if this helps you right now but I went with the high hump tunnel cover from Slosh Tubz. Just a little trimming of the outer edge and it fits great. https://www.sloshtubz.net/store/High...rcescroll=true Mine after trimming, painting with POR-15 and installing with riv-nuts.

02-20-2022, 11:15 AM	#12
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Firewall filler panel Interesting that they are both high humps. On the security token thing, it was probably because you were trying to upload all 3 pictures at one. You have to upload each picture, so pressing the upload button each time, for a single post __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-20-2022, 11:29 AM	#14
62c30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 386	Re: Firewall filler panel There is quite a bit of rust on mine, fixable yes but on this I figured it would be easier to get the right part for $80. I guess I'll have to fix this one or see what else I can find. I like saving what is there but I just got done fixing all the damn rust in the roof and was kinda hoping to just have some light tweaking on a Chinese panel.



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