Cover for clutch rod in firewall? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2008, 06:24 PM

OK, every cab I have is missing a cover plate or plug where the clutch rod goes through, regardless of whether or not it had a manual tranny. I can't seem to find any aftermarket covers. Does such a thing exist? What originally covered this hole on an automatic trans truck?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-20-2008, 07:50 PM

The 68 automatics had a plastic plug in them but I have only seen one. The ones for the 71-72's were fastened on with two screws and they are an easy install by drilling two small holes for the screws.

Jim

68gmsee · 11-20-2008, 08:21 PM

I have one on mine... I bought it years ago from LMC-not sure.

Here's their link. I'm sure one of the vendors that support the site can help you out if you call them.

http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CB/full.aspx?page=136

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2008, 08:37 PM

I suppose I'll just make one and either screw it in place from the inside, or use seam sealer or rtv and 'glue' it on.

teeitup · 11-20-2008, 08:50 PM

Bob, I got a couple covers out in the building. They are for the Automatic trucks. I get $10 a piece for them. Thanks Randy

68gmsee · 11-20-2008, 10:03 PM

Sorry, misread where you actually need to cover the hole.

The only other place where I've seen them is on a vintage Corvette site.

Camper Power · 11-20-2008, 11:20 PM

im missing one of those myself, iv tried looking for one but had no luck

68Stepbed · 11-21-2008, 11:22 AM

I have one if you need it. Just let me know.

11-20-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Cover for clutch rod in firewall? OK, every cab I have is missing a cover plate or plug where the clutch rod goes through, regardless of whether or not it had a manual tranny. I can't seem to find any aftermarket covers. Does such a thing exist? What originally covered this hole on an automatic trans truck? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-20-2008, 07:50 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? The 68 automatics had a plastic plug in them but I have only seen one. The ones for the 71-72's were fastened on with two screws and they are an easy install by drilling two small holes for the screws. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

11-20-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? I have one on mine... I bought it years ago from LMC-not sure. Here's their link. I'm sure one of the vendors that support the site can help you out if you call them. http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CB/full.aspx?page=136

11-20-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? I suppose I'll just make one and either screw it in place from the inside, or use seam sealer or rtv and 'glue' it on. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-20-2008, 08:50 PM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? Bob, I got a couple covers out in the building. They are for the Automatic trucks. I get $10 a piece for them. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-20-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? Sorry, misread where you actually need to cover the hole. The only other place where I've seen them is on a vintage Corvette site.

11-20-2008, 11:20 PM	#7
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? im missing one of those myself, iv tried looking for one but had no luck __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

11-21-2008, 11:22 AM	#8
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Cover for clutch rod in firewall? I have one if you need it. Just let me know. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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