Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

9teen69 · 03-09-2009, 11:16 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy a plug for the firewall where the clutch linkage went through?

cdowns · 03-09-2009, 11:29 AM

check a large hardware store

**fine69** · 03-09-2009, 11:39 AM

If you want an original good luck. The plug was made out of a grey plastic.

When it got too hot from the engine it warped and fell out.

That style plug was only made in 69 and 70.

71 and 72 had a bolt on cover. Very easy to find. If you dont need to be 100% correct you can find one easy.

my67chevytruck · 03-09-2009, 12:04 PM

I have a extra clutch rod delete plate. $13.00 plus USPS shipping. I can get pictures today after work. LMK if interested.

C20_Paul · 03-09-2009, 02:13 PM

If you aren't bulding a show truck, you can head to the local hardware store and buy a 1/2 or 3/4 inch long bolt with a couple of washers large enough to cover hole. Then just tighten that sucker up.

If you are worried about moisture or fumes you could apply some silicon to the inside of both washers before the install.

I had several holes in my firewall on my 67 and I didn't want to just stuff them with plastic or rubber plugs. I am planning to pull my engine this summer and I will probably weld them all shut at that time, but this has been a great short term solution for me.

9teen69 · 03-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the info, going by a wrecking yard tomorrow and I'll also check the hardware store - never thought to check.

my67chevytruck - I'll get back to you if I can't find.

thanks

my67chevytruck · 03-09-2009, 03:28 PM

No problem. Let me know tomorrow if your interested or not. Finished up work early today. here is a pic so you know what they look like.

Sport/Truck · 03-09-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fine69

If you want an original good luck. The plug was made out of a grey plastic.

When it got too hot from the engine it warped and fell out.

That style plug was only made in 69 and 70.

71 and 72 had a bolt on cover. Very easy to find. If you dont need to be 100% correct you can find one easy.

I didn't know they used plastic though `70. That would explain why he has no screw holes...Thought they were all metal.
s/t

9teen69 · 03-15-2009, 11:28 AM

Rcvd part - thanks for the fast shipping!

72armyswbtruck · 03-15-2009, 02:49 PM

I learned something new again.

NDM · 11-10-2024, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

No problem. Let me know tomorrow if your interested or not. Finished up work early today. here is a pic so you know what they look like.

I think I am going to remove mine an make a couple templates. I will then make copies with built in grommets for my LS swap. I might as well since I have one.

**Classic Bowties** · 11-10-2024, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDM

I think I am going to remove mine an make a couple templates. I will then make copies with built in grommets for my LS swap. I might as well since I have one.

NDM, am not sure if you caught that the original posting date of this thread was fifteen years ago or not, but as an FYI both styles of the firewall clutch rod delete block offs are now readily available with most of the truck part vendors, see post #4 of the below linked older parts board f/s thread. Mel

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo....php?p=8986754

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NDM · Today, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

NDM, am not sure if you caught that the original posting date of this thread was fifteen years ago or not, but as an FYI both styles of the firewall clutch rod delete block offs are now readily available with most of the truck part vendors, see post #4 of the below linked older parts board f/s thread. Mel

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo....php?p=8986754

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I did not know that thank you.

03-09-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? Does anyone know where I can buy a plug for the firewall where the clutch linkage went through? Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-09-2009, 11:29 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? check a large hardware store __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? If you want an original good luck. The plug was made out of a grey plastic. When it got too hot from the engine it warped and fell out. That style plug was only made in 69 and 70. 71 and 72 had a bolt on cover. Very easy to find. If you dont need to be 100% correct you can find one easy. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
C20_Paul Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 35	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? If you aren't bulding a show truck, you can head to the local hardware store and buy a 1/2 or 3/4 inch long bolt with a couple of washers large enough to cover hole. Then just tighten that sucker up. If you are worried about moisture or fumes you could apply some silicon to the inside of both washers before the install. I had several holes in my firewall on my 67 and I didn't want to just stuff them with plastic or rubber plugs. I am planning to pull my engine this summer and I will probably weld them all shut at that time, but this has been a great short term solution for me.

03-09-2009, 02:56 PM	#6
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? Thanks for the info, going by a wrecking yard tomorrow and I'll also check the hardware store - never thought to check. my67chevytruck - I'll get back to you if I can't find. thanks __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-09-2009, 12:04 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? I have a extra clutch rod delete plate. $13.00 plus USPS shipping. I can get pictures today after work. LMK if interested. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-09-2009, 03:28 PM	#7
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? No problem. Let me know tomorrow if your interested or not. Finished up work early today. here is a pic so you know what they look like. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-09-2009 at 04:08 PM.

03-15-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? Rcvd part - thanks for the fast shipping! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-15-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Firewall plug to cover clutch hole? I learned something new again. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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