How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter?

[C10_ustacould]

I like the idea of a smooth firewall and I think I am going to use the Porterbuilt filler panels for the front side, but I also want to smooth the wire gutter at the top of the firewall. If you have done this, how did you do it? Post up some pics...

Here is the firewall of n2billet's latest build (SUPER SLICK!). He cut the top lip off and created a smooth 90° transition. I don't think I need to go to that extreme, so how did others do it?

[C10_ustacould]

Here is another great example by sgaylord, but I think I may use Porterbuilt hood hinges so I don't think this one will work, but the finished product looks AWESOME!

[bbcmudtruck]

Those look great!

[seafoam68]

I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by seafoam68

I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

Thanks for the reply. So you just made a 90° step?

[jtp67-72]

Buck..i cut the "hump" across the middle of the gutter off and then welded in some 1/8 by 1 1/4" flatbar ....little filler....slick.....no finished pics yet...jim

[john@thepier]

No doubt, this modification really makes the firewall much nicer.

[bgood70]

Here is how I approached this based on Sgaylord's process (actually he assisted me). You can check out more at my build thread.. I like the look of the cap at a 45deg as opposed to flat.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=362010&page=3

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by seafoam68

I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Buck..i cut the "hump" across the middle of the gutter off and then welded in some 1/8 by 1 1/4" flatbar ....little filler....slick.....no finished pics yet...jim

Originally Posted by bgood70

Here is how I approached this based on Sgaylord's process (actually he assisted me). You can check out more at my build thread.. I like the look of the cap at a 45deg as opposed to flat.

Thanks for sharing guys! The 45° looks pretty good but would negate the use of Porterbuilt hinges if I choose to use them later on. Hmmm

[jtp67-72]

A couple more Buck....finished in hi-build with Porters' pass side pieces and then with his hinges..they are trimmed a little a bottom with mine being flat...I like the 45* look too but may be tricky with P.B. hinges.....jim