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Old 01-16-2017, 12:33 AM   #1
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Re: Firewall Prep

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agreed with joedoh as well. flat panels are easily warped with the heat of welding and grinding so best to practice lots first, get a pro to do it, or just default back to the grommets and auto body plugs. spend the time on something else. if it is a show truck then find a pro to weld them for you or weld in a new flat firewall for you.
Awesome advice!

Maybe leave the hood closed or do a great job of wiring to impress the lookie loo's.
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Old 01-16-2017, 08:58 AM   #2
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Re: Firewall Prep

Tools are the key.To restore or modify these trucks you need tools,and they need to be the right tools
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