1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

noslacktx · 07-10-2011, 02:35 PM

I have an aluminum sheet firewall cover on my '50, and want to go with a polished stainless piece. Would sure save me a lot of time if somebody out there has/knows where I can comes across one. My existing cover is not well shaped so I can't use this as a pattern

ktooker · 11-26-2015, 10:09 PM

I would like to know where you bought the firewall and hood latch covers. I have been looking but cannot find them.
ken

**mr48chev** · 11-27-2015, 03:06 AM

Actually I don't a big time saving over taking your aluminum panel out and using it as an exact pattern for the stainless panel that lets you lay out the holes and everything right where you need it and put the new one on and done.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-27-2015, 03:38 PM

He said,

Quote:

Originally Posted by noslacktx

My existing cover is not well shaped so I can't use this as a pattern

Speedbumpauto · 11-27-2015, 04:09 PM

Actually I have to agree with Mr. 48. Use some cardboard and masking tape to fill in the parts of the shape you don't like and then do the pattern off the old/revised one. Then you get the holes for the MC, heater and other stuff + the mounting holes which will make it sit the way your doctored up pattern did. And, IMO, find another place for those puke tanks other than the pretty firewall.

**mr48chev** · 11-27-2015, 04:17 PM

OK my bad but without knowing what is behind it you don't know what he needs for a pattern.

This one is out in the shed and I can easily trace you a pattern on a couple of sheets of poster board and roll it up and send it if that works. just let me know how you want the pattern drawn out.

The assembly manual has measurements that you could use too.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-27-2015, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

This one is out in the shed and I can easily trace you a pattern on a couple of sheets of poster board and roll it up and send it if that works. just let me know how you want the pattern drawn out...

You rock, Dude! I was just bustin' yer balls!

wolffcub · 11-27-2015, 04:34 PM

I started doing one in solidworks in summer but never finished it. If i find it i can send it to you in almost any format.

_Ogre · 11-27-2015, 04:42 PM

4 yr old thread and the guy hasn't logged in since sept 2011

noslacktx · 11-28-2015, 12:26 AM

Sorry guys, went ahead with a paper template right after my post, ordered an 8 gauge polished stainless sheet from stainlessupply.com and had it water jet cut to fit my firewall exactly, what do you think?

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**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-28-2015, 02:53 PM

Wow, looks great!

Talk to you again in four years! Ha ha ha.

**mr48chev** · 11-28-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

4 yr old thread and the guy hasn't logged in since sept 2011

Well the new guy with two posts hooked me on that one. Dang fngs anyhow. Always digging up old threads to bring back from the dead and stir us old guys up

**mr48chev** · 11-28-2015, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktooker

I would like to know where you bought the firewall and hood latch covers. I have been looking but cannot find them.
ken

Well we won't give you the fng answering a 4 year old post that never went anywhere speach this time but it's always prudent to see when the last post on a thread was before answering it.

In answer to "your" question I'd say that both the firewall cover and the cover over the cut down latch panel were fabbed up or cut out by the guy who built that particular truck. The firewall Is a bit suspect in that not a lot of care was put into it but the panel in front of the radiator looks like some put quite a bit of time and thought into it.

noslacktx · 11-28-2015, 08:15 PM

The polished aluminum cover is where the stock cover was cut down to the top of a Griffin aluminum racing radiator. The originals were a lot taller and hid most of the engine detail. Have to apologize for the late reply, was right in the middle of my rebuild and was hoping for a quick reply before proceeding with a paper template.

_Ogre · 11-30-2015, 07:21 PM

nice truck noslacktx, i see you have your email notices set up correctly

noslacktx · 11-30-2015, 08:27 PM

Thx man, I promise to pay more attention in the future

OrrieG · 12-01-2015, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Well we won't give you the fng answering a 4 year old post that never went anywhere

Jeez, switch to decaf, I didn't notice it was old either....

mrf1002u · 12-04-2015, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

OK my bad but without knowing what is behind it you don't know what he needs for a pattern.

This one is out in the shed and I can easily trace you a pattern on a couple of sheets of poster board and roll it up and send it if that works. just let me know how you want the pattern drawn out.

The assembly manual has measurements that you could use too.

I got a better idea. Send me that cab and I'll make a template for him and save you a lot of work.

LOL

Larry W.

mrf1002u · 12-04-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mrf1002u

I got a better idea. Send me that cab and I'll make a template for him and save you a lot of work.

LOL

Larry W.

Crap. I did it too. But at least it was funny...to me.

07-10-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
noslacktx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 10	1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template I have an aluminum sheet firewall cover on my '50, and want to go with a polished stainless piece. Would sure save me a lot of time if somebody out there has/knows where I can comes across one. My existing cover is not well shaped so I can't use this as a pattern Attached Images

11-26-2015, 10:09 PM	#2
ktooker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template I would like to know where you bought the firewall and hood latch covers. I have been looking but cannot find them. ken

11-27-2015, 03:06 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template Actually I don't a big time saving over taking your aluminum panel out and using it as an exact pattern for the stainless panel that lets you lay out the holes and everything right where you need it and put the new one on and done. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-27-2015, 04:09 PM	#5
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template Actually I have to agree with Mr. 48. Use some cardboard and masking tape to fill in the parts of the shape you don't like and then do the pattern off the old/revised one. Then you get the holes for the MC, heater and other stuff + the mounting holes which will make it sit the way your doctored up pattern did. And, IMO, find another place for those puke tanks other than the pretty firewall.

11-27-2015, 04:17 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template OK my bad but without knowing what is behind it you don't know what he needs for a pattern. This one is out in the shed and I can easily trace you a pattern on a couple of sheets of poster board and roll it up and send it if that works. just let me know how you want the pattern drawn out. The assembly manual has measurements that you could use too. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-27-2015, 04:34 PM	#8
wolffcub Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 348	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template I started doing one in solidworks in summer but never finished it. If i find it i can send it to you in almost any format. __________________ 52 Chev 1300,55 235 40 over, 848 head, dual Edelbrock intake, Fenton headers, CW 32/32 carbs, 251 cam, HEI, T5 Trans, 3.23 rear, 235/75/r15 rubber. If it aint broke I still try to fix it!

11-27-2015, 04:42 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template 4 yr old thread and the guy hasn't logged in since sept 2011 __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-28-2015, 12:26 AM	#10
noslacktx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 10	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template Sorry guys, went ahead with a paper template right after my post, ordered an 8 gauge polished stainless sheet from stainlessupply.com and had it water jet cut to fit my firewall exactly, what do you think?

11-28-2015, 02:53 PM	#11
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template Wow, looks great! Talk to you again in four years! Ha ha ha. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-28-2015, 08:15 PM	#14
noslacktx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 10	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template The polished aluminum cover is where the stock cover was cut down to the top of a Griffin aluminum racing radiator. The originals were a lot taller and hid most of the engine detail. Have to apologize for the late reply, was right in the middle of my rebuild and was hoping for a quick reply before proceeding with a paper template. Attached Images

11-30-2015, 07:21 PM	#15
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template nice truck noslacktx, i see you have your email notices set up correctly __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-30-2015, 08:27 PM	#16
noslacktx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 10	Re: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup firewall template Thx man, I promise to pay more attention in the future

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