Some progress on the firewall... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1987 Shortwide · 09-08-2005, 06:25 PM

Well, I'm getting pretty darn close to attaching filler panels now. I got the driver side just about finished up today, and with a little more bending and banging, I think she'll be ready for some prep and adhesion. You can tell from the pictures that the driver side is indeed a pain in the arse to shave, but I think this will work out and look fairly decent when it's under paint. I also have a pic in there of the inside where the master cylinder hole and mounting holes will go back through, and there will be one more hole for the column (NOT that large triangular pile of junk filler...)

Oh yea, had to throw in a few teasers of the slug too

bigblock73 · 09-08-2005, 07:03 PM

Looks awesome man...you are making good progress! What Painless kit are you running...I assume it ISN'T the 73-87 kit right?

Now you are making me wish I shaved MY drivers side too.

hobbz · 09-08-2005, 07:05 PM

looking good and smooth

1987 Shortwide · 09-08-2005, 07:56 PM

I couldn't resist starting to mount the master cylinder... I've got to extend the mounting hardware, but tape gets the idea across for now... Also a shot of the wiring for you Jeff, part number is on the box...

bigblock73 · 09-09-2005, 09:01 AM

Thumbs up bro, keep up the good work...and keep posting the pics.

LOHRTBT · 09-09-2005, 11:01 AM

Looks good mang!

Hey...do you still want that truck cover??? if not ,,others are asking.

lemme know broh!

75stepside · 09-09-2005, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOHRTBT

Looks good mang!

Hey...do you still want that truck cover??? if not ,,others are asking.

lemme know broh!

they are

BTWN, progress looks great! anxious to see that firewall - great job!

86swb · 09-09-2005, 12:17 PM

Looking great. Are you planning on driving the truck in the winter months? Keep up the good work.

1987 Shortwide · 09-09-2005, 01:53 PM

LOHRTBT : Whoever else wants it is welcome to it... at the rate I'm going now, it'll be in primer for a little bit, and who the hell needs to cover up primer? LOL

86swb: It'll be tucked away nice and warm in storage during the winter months. Hoosier quicktimes arent too good with traction... LOL

Hopefully today I'll be able to go down and pick up the seam sealer I need and some kitty hair filler for the final body work on it, then I've gotta get it out and sandblast the firewall all clean...

modmach1 · 09-09-2005, 03:40 PM

What is that master cylinder from ? That looks real nice

Im gonna shave my firewall also, dont like the big m/s bracket

1987 Shortwide · 09-09-2005, 04:09 PM

I just bought a Manual brake master cylinder for my year truck. I'll get the exact part number for you if you'd like.

09-08-2005, 06:25 PM	#1
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Some progress on the firewall... Well, I'm getting pretty darn close to attaching filler panels now. I got the driver side just about finished up today, and with a little more bending and banging, I think she'll be ready for some prep and adhesion. You can tell from the pictures that the driver side is indeed a pain in the arse to shave, but I think this will work out and look fairly decent when it's under paint. I also have a pic in there of the inside where the master cylinder hole and mounting holes will go back through, and there will be one more hole for the column (NOT that large triangular pile of junk filler...) Oh yea, had to throw in a few teasers of the slug too __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

09-08-2005, 07:03 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looks awesome man...you are making good progress! What Painless kit are you running...I assume it ISN'T the 73-87 kit right? Now you are making me wish I shaved MY drivers side too. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-08-2005, 07:05 PM	#3
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	looking good and smooth __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

09-08-2005, 07:56 PM	#4
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	I couldn't resist starting to mount the master cylinder... I've got to extend the mounting hardware, but tape gets the idea across for now... Also a shot of the wiring for you Jeff, part number is on the box... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

09-09-2005, 09:01 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Thumbs up bro, keep up the good work...and keep posting the pics. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-09-2005, 11:01 AM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Looks good mang! Hey...do you still want that truck cover??? if not ,,others are asking. lemme know broh!

09-09-2005, 12:17 PM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Looking great. Are you planning on driving the truck in the winter months? Keep up the good work. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-09-2005, 01:53 PM	#9
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	LOHRTBT : Whoever else wants it is welcome to it... at the rate I'm going now, it'll be in primer for a little bit, and who the hell needs to cover up primer? LOL 86swb: It'll be tucked away nice and warm in storage during the winter months. Hoosier quicktimes arent too good with traction... LOL Hopefully today I'll be able to go down and pick up the seam sealer I need and some kitty hair filler for the final body work on it, then I've gotta get it out and sandblast the firewall all clean... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

09-09-2005, 03:40 PM	#10
modmach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 152	What is that master cylinder from ? That looks real nice Im gonna shave my firewall also, dont like the big m/s bracket __________________ http://www.moldestuket.com 1971 Mustang Mach-1 429 CJ-R 1973 Mustang Mach-1 289 1975/71 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside Longbed Scottsdale 1980 Pontiac Phoenix

09-09-2005, 04:09 PM	#11
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	I just bought a Manual brake master cylinder for my year truck. I'll get the exact part number for you if you'd like. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

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