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texastruckjunky · 06-28-2009, 02:01 AM

Big block 73 that is soooooooo clean tops to you my friend.

Rollinsqrbdy · 06-28-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Thanks...and no patent pending.

My battery is also located underneath the bed, in a drop down battery box.

I really like that battery box. Where'd you get it if u dont mind me asking?

bigblock73 · 06-28-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

I really like that battery box. Where'd you get it if u dont mind me asking?

CCP or CPP...I forget their name...but is is one of those two.

*Stitch* · 06-28-2009, 08:59 PM

for the master cylinder, there are some kits that put the master cylinder up under the cab floor...then you won't see the master at all, just the steering shaft...

Chuck.

Rollinsqrbdy · 06-28-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

for the master cylinder, there are some kits that put the master cylinder up under the cab floor...then you won't see the master at all, just the steering shaft...

Chuck.

Well i could of swore i saw another truck member with a smaller one and chrome also. I dont really want to move it from where its at just want a smaller, and shinnier one.

flamingbig10 · 06-28-2009, 11:12 PM

redrat has one
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=308535

smashingchuck · 06-29-2009, 10:54 AM

I made my own- it mounts it under the dash.

Rollinsqrbdy · 07-16-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

here's mine

hey flamingbig on picture 2 , you didnt put the sheet of metal all the way accross. How did that turn out? Did you fade it into the original sheet metal with bondo? Im thinking of just putn a sheet over the exsisting firewall. I got some 16 gauge today would that be to thick? If so what did u use? Did u just rivet it in or weld it in also? thanks

flamingbig10 · 07-16-2009, 10:24 PM

the sheet metal firewall cover turned out ok but its just temporary until I decide what I really want its stop at the ridges under the wiper motor because I didn't want modify the wiper motor rod, or cut into factory sheet metal and make patch since I had just rewired the truck and added sound detonator so I didn't want to cause a fire, and sheet metal 20 gauge I think and I used black sheet metal screws to hold it on

Rollinsqrbdy · 07-16-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info. That was a quick response bud

flamingbig10 · 07-16-2009, 10:49 PM

no problem

*C-10 simplex* · 07-23-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

for the master cylinder, there are some kits that put the master cylinder up under the cab floor...then you won't see the master at all, just the steering shaft...

Chuck.

That was going to be my next question. Does re-locating the master cylinder/booster affect brake performance in anyway?

Rollinsqrbdy · 07-23-2009, 06:36 PM

Well I got alot of the panel cover done i just got to get it welded in but, that can be a problem as I dont got a meg or even know anyone that has one. Other than the welding shop but, i'd like to do it myself.

*C-10 simplex* · 08-02-2009, 07:24 PM

Not to be a pest, but could we discuss the kits that relocate the master cylinder and brake booster to somewhere else(presumably underneath the floor)?

Will this affect brake performance in anyway?

*C-10 simplex* · 08-04-2009, 10:14 AM

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C10_Dreamin · 01-30-2014, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I shaved my firewall, and the engine compartment wires run underneath the firewall (up in the lip). I made a fuse box cover to hide my wires there, and the headlight harness section runs inside my drivers fender out to the drivers headlight, the remaining passenger headlight section runs underneath the radiator along the bottom of the core support. I also mounted all my ignition stuff (MSD box and coil) on the inside of the firewall, and have a junction right behind the distributor to connect it to the coil (so it appears my distributor plugs into the firewall).

BB73, Where did you get the wire harness cover? That's exactly what I need!

bigblock73 · 01-30-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_Dreamin

BB73, Where did you get the wire harness cover? That's exactly what I need!

I made it, actually made a few and sold them...but the market wasn't there so I quit.

C10_Dreamin · 01-30-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I made it, actually made a few and sold them...but the market wasn't there so I quit.

Dang. Well looks bad ass. Do you mind if I ask how you made it? Welded some sheet metal on a 4x4 piece of square tubing?

bigblock73 · 01-31-2014, 12:23 AM

Flat 16 ga steel, bent and welded.

mooseknuckles · 01-31-2014, 09:36 PM

here's mine....shaved heater, wiper motor, that ugly bracket behind the booster, and pretty soon the booster as well. switching to a wildwood manual...

06-28-2009, 02:01 AM	#26
texastruckjunky Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio,Texas Posts: 220	Re: Clean firewall Big block 73 that is soooooooo clean tops to you my friend.

06-28-2009, 08:59 PM	#29
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Clean firewall for the master cylinder, there are some kits that put the master cylinder up under the cab floor...then you won't see the master at all, just the steering shaft... Chuck.

06-28-2009, 11:12 PM	#31
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Clean firewall redrat has one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=308535 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-29-2009, 10:54 AM	#32
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Clean firewall I made my own- it mounts it under the dash. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

07-16-2009, 10:24 PM	#34
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Clean firewall the sheet metal firewall cover turned out ok but its just temporary until I decide what I really want its stop at the ridges under the wiper motor because I didn't want modify the wiper motor rod, or cut into factory sheet metal and make patch since I had just rewired the truck and added sound detonator so I didn't want to cause a fire, and sheet metal 20 gauge I think and I used black sheet metal screws to hold it on __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-16-2009, 10:33 PM	#35
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Clean firewall Thanks for the info. That was a quick response bud __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

07-16-2009, 10:49 PM	#36
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Clean firewall no problem __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-23-2009, 06:36 PM	#38
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Clean firewall Well I got alot of the panel cover done i just got to get it welded in but, that can be a problem as I dont got a meg or even know anyone that has one. Other than the welding shop but, i'd like to do it myself. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-02-2009, 07:24 PM	#39
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Clean firewall Not to be a pest, but could we discuss the kits that relocate the master cylinder and brake booster to somewhere else(presumably underneath the floor)? Will this affect brake performance in anyway?

08-04-2009, 10:14 AM	#40
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Clean firewall ++

01-31-2014, 12:23 AM	#44
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Clean firewall Flat 16 ga steel, bent and welded. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-31-2014, 09:36 PM	#45
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Clean firewall here's mine....shaved heater, wiper motor, that ugly bracket behind the booster, and pretty soon the booster as well. switching to a wildwood manual... Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682



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