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ajserra · 07-25-2008, 07:44 AM

Hi guys, I just joined the group and was interested in seeing if anyone can help me out. I have a '69 C20 longbed with a big block and a turbo 350 .There is a grommet/plug missing from my firewall that is allowing heat and fumes into the cab. It is about 2 inches in diameter (Oval shaped) and is located right behind the exhaust manifold on the drivers side. Someone suggested that it might be where a shifter rod or a 4X4 rod would go through if the truck was equipped that way. I don't know so I'm trying to ask you guy's to help me identify what it is called, a gm part # if possible, if it might be available in repro, or if someone has one on a parts truck that they would be willing to part with.
Any help would be appreciated. You can e-mail me at ajserra@hotmail.com

gcburdic · 07-25-2008, 09:05 AM

sounds like the cut out for the clutch hole.....you may need a clutch delete plate.....check out this picture (may not look exactly like your firewall)....you may want to PM 'teeitup' to see if he has any left....Good luck and I hope this helps....

Luvlegs · 07-25-2008, 09:07 AM

sounds like a clutch delete plate - do a search in the parts section, there's been a few listed lately and Welcome to the board!

lowriden58 · 07-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Welcome from MD!

That would be the shifter linkage cover

not sure if anyone makes a repro, but do a search in the parts section. i know someone was selling a bunch of them not long ago

**LockDoc** · 07-25-2008, 09:10 AM

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That would be the hole for the clutch rod. There are a couple of different covers for it, one being a plastic plug and the other being a metal plate held on with a small screw at the top & bottom. I think the metal plate is more common but the plastic plug is easier to install if your firewall doesn't have the screw holes already in it. I will see if I can find a pic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1205842691

Just as a heads up it is against board rules to post a "wanted to buy" unless you are a subscriber ($25 yearly) but you can go to the parts board and if you find one for sale you can buy it..

LockDoc

2nd_wnd · 07-25-2008, 11:09 AM

Whats one worth, i picked up a scrap truck the other day that had one installed on it

**LockDoc** · 07-25-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nd_wnd

Whats one worth, i picked up a scrap truck the other day that had one installed on it

I guess anywhere from 5-10 bucks depending on shape. They aren't too hard to find....

LockDoc

07-25-2008, 07:44 AM	#1
ajserra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brigantine, NJ Posts: 16	Newbee Hi guys, I just joined the group and was interested in seeing if anyone can help me out. I have a '69 C20 longbed with a big block and a turbo 350 .There is a grommet/plug missing from my firewall that is allowing heat and fumes into the cab. It is about 2 inches in diameter (Oval shaped) and is located right behind the exhaust manifold on the drivers side. Someone suggested that it might be where a shifter rod or a 4X4 rod would go through if the truck was equipped that way. I don't know so I'm trying to ask you guy's to help me identify what it is called, a gm part # if possible, if it might be available in repro, or if someone has one on a parts truck that they would be willing to part with. Any help would be appreciated. You can e-mail me at ajserra@hotmail.com Last edited by ajserra; 07-25-2008 at 07:46 AM.

07-25-2008, 09:05 AM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Newbee sounds like the cut out for the clutch hole.....you may need a clutch delete plate.....check out this picture (may not look exactly like your firewall)....you may want to PM 'teeitup' to see if he has any left....Good luck and I hope this helps.... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-25-2008, 09:07 AM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Newbee sounds like a clutch delete plate - do a search in the parts section, there's been a few listed lately and Welcome to the board! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 07-25-2008 at 09:07 AM.

07-25-2008, 09:08 AM	#4
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Newbee Welcome from MD! That would be the shifter linkage cover not sure if anyone makes a repro, but do a search in the parts section. i know someone was selling a bunch of them not long ago __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

07-25-2008, 09:10 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: Newbee - That would be the hole for the clutch rod. There are a couple of different covers for it, one being a plastic plug and the other being a metal plate held on with a small screw at the top & bottom. I think the metal plate is more common but the plastic plug is easier to install if your firewall doesn't have the screw holes already in it. I will see if I can find a pic. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1205842691 Just as a heads up it is against board rules to post a "wanted to buy" unless you are a subscriber ($25 yearly) but you can go to the parts board and if you find one for sale you can buy it.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-25-2008 at 09:25 AM.

07-25-2008, 11:09 AM	#6
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: Newbee Whats one worth, i picked up a scrap truck the other day that had one installed on it __________________ 72 LWB

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