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jmuck · 05-30-2008, 12:58 AM

Just got finished smoothing my firewall. Did lots of welding and fabbing on it then my buddies told me they can't even tell what is factory and what isn't. Makes me wonder if all the work is worth it. IT IS!!!!

bouncytruck · 05-30-2008, 01:24 AM

It was worth it. It looks great. Personally, I like it when they don't look like they are modified even though they are. That's the true sign of good work.

What are you doing for heat, etc? Where are you going to route wires? When are you going to come up to seattle and convert my truck to a 2wd with a smoothed firewall?

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-30-2008, 02:13 AM

Very nice

GKsport67 · 05-30-2008, 03:28 AM

NICE WORK!! ...i wish i had the ability!
U've

(Got More Creative)on ya friends!!

Rokcrln · 05-30-2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jmuck

Just got finished smoothing my firewall. Did lots of welding and fabbing on it then my buddies told me they can't even tell what is factory and what isn't. Makes me wonder if all the work is worth it. IT IS!!!!

You just need smarter buddies! Top rail was capped, pass side made to match drivers side, cowl hinge mounts, wire block removed, clutch hole removed............... Like I said find smarter buds and it will all be worth it

Nice job keep at it!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72BlckButy · 05-30-2008, 04:56 AM

Nice work, that's clean!

**Nobby** · 05-30-2008, 05:49 AM

Great job! Are you gonna be ready for cruisin the coast?

Jtrux · 05-30-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

It was worth it. It looks great. Personally, I like it when they don't look like they are modified even though they are. That's the true sign of good work.

What are you doing for heat, etc? Where are you going to route wires? When are you going to come up to seattle and convert my truck to a 2wd with a smoothed firewall?

X2 Heat and AC??

**Yukon Jack** · 05-30-2008, 04:18 PM

Very nice, I agree, I like the mods that are done in a way that you have to know what you're looking at to know a change has been made. Subtle is cool!

jmuck · 06-02-2008, 09:10 AM

The PCM is mounted in the glovebox so I routed the wires to come out for the engine directly in the center of firewall. The will be hid by my intake. I got a heater from vintage air and the two holes you see on the passenger side of the firewall are for my heater hoses. Not running an a/c but I left the vents in the dash just incase I want it later. I will definately be ready for cruzin the coast!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-08-2008, 01:34 PM

Looks good to me... I did mine not too long ago and no one noticed so to me it was worth it...

05-30-2008, 12:58 AM	#1
jmuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nacogdoches, Tx Posts: 167	Smoothed out my firewall Just got finished smoothing my firewall. Did lots of welding and fabbing on it then my buddies told me they can't even tell what is factory and what isn't. Makes me wonder if all the work is worth it. IT IS!!!! Attached Images

05-30-2008, 01:24 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Smoothed out my firewall It was worth it. It looks great. Personally, I like it when they don't look like they are modified even though they are. That's the true sign of good work. What are you doing for heat, etc? Where are you going to route wires? When are you going to come up to seattle and convert my truck to a 2wd with a smoothed firewall? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-30-2008, 02:13 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Smoothed out my firewall Very nice __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-30-2008, 03:28 AM	#4
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: Smoothed out my firewall NICE WORK!! ...i wish i had the ability! U've(Got More Creative)on ya friends!!

05-30-2008, 04:56 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Smoothed out my firewall Nice work, that's clean! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-30-2008, 05:49 AM	#7
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: Smoothed out my firewall Great job! Are you gonna be ready for cruisin the coast?

05-30-2008, 04:18 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Smoothed out my firewall Very nice, I agree, I like the mods that are done in a way that you have to know what you're looking at to know a change has been made. Subtle is cool! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 05-30-2008 at 04:18 PM.

06-02-2008, 09:10 AM	#10
jmuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nacogdoches, Tx Posts: 167	Re: Smoothed out my firewall The PCM is mounted in the glovebox so I routed the wires to come out for the engine directly in the center of firewall. The will be hid by my intake. I got a heater from vintage air and the two holes you see on the passenger side of the firewall are for my heater hoses. Not running an a/c but I left the vents in the dash just incase I want it later. I will definately be ready for cruzin the coast!!!

06-08-2008, 01:34 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Smoothed out my firewall Looks good to me... I did mine not too long ago and no one noticed so to me it was worth it... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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