fire wall... help, advice, and suggestions needed. (lots of pics)

[N2TRUX]

What color is your truck going to be? That has a big impact on what color you paint the components that are going to stay on your firewall. Since mine is black, I chose stain black to clean things up but make them blend. Anything bright, or light will draw your attention, anything dark will blend in.


We made panels to go against the inner fenders. This covered all the holes and gave a place to hide the wiring. Hide it or loom and tuck it low where you can.

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

You have already seen my 'wall...so I won't bore you with pics.

My biggest advice for you...buy a 73-87 Painless wiring kit. Not only is everything new and easy to install, the wires are clearly labeled, LONG, and will allow you to run the wires anywhere you want. One of the best investments in my '73 body off resto!

Jeff, awesome tip and thank you... i never even thought of that. does the kit come with everything from power windows to underhood wiring?

Originally Posted by Blue Gas

I just got finished cleaning up my 85's firewall. As far as wiring, I ran it up under the lip and am making a cover for the harness like bigblock73 did. If I had it to do over again I would definately have gotten the painless kit.

that is very nice and clean. thank you for the input. i am going to get the painless kit now!

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What color is your truck going to be? That has a big impact on what color you paint the components that are going to stay on your firewall. Since mine is black, I chose stain black to clean things up but make them blend. Anything bright, or light will draw your attention, anything dark will blend in.


We made panels to go against the inner fenders. This covered all the holes and gave a place to hide the wiring. Hide it or loom and tuck it low where you can.

thanks Ken. its going to be metallic red jewel. i'll probably do everything black except the wall and inner fenders. thanks for posting the pics. it really helps me get an idea of how to go about this...

alot of awesome feedback! thanks!!

[spinem]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What color is your truck going to be? That has a big impact on what color you paint the components that are going to stay on your firewall. Since mine is black, I chose stain black to clean things up but make them blend. Anything bright, or light will draw your attention, anything dark will blend in.


We made panels to go against the inner fenders. This covered all the holes and gave a place to hide the wiring. Hide it or loom and tuck it low where you can.

WOW!!!!! more more!!!! ESPECIALLY the shaved up fenders!!