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mcbassin · 03-10-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EZ SPEED

Awesome Firewall !!!!!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

Hey Mike, what gauge sheetmetal are you using for your patches, if you don't mind sharing some info?

I'm not sure what gauge it is? It measures .037" thick I think? I can check when I'm out there today.
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LakeAnna · 03-10-2012, 05:39 PM

Nice job on the firewall! I think it looks super!

**68 Four on the Floor** · 03-11-2012, 12:01 AM

20ga

mcbassin · 03-11-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Nice job on the firewall! I think it looks super!

Thanks Chris. That looks like a killer prop you have for an avatar

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

20ga

Thanks Drew. Yes, I checked today, I am using 19 gauge (.042") and 20 gauge (.037") thick. The metal I'm using was some scrap pieces I bought at a metal recycler.

mcbassin · 03-11-2012, 12:43 AM

HERE is where I found the sheetmetal thickness chart. I usually just measure the thickness with calipers. I never know what gauge the metal is I'm working with.

BossHogg69 · 03-11-2012, 01:15 AM

Thanks for the info Mike, it's gonna come in handy when I copy your firewall mods!

smokedat · 03-11-2012, 01:20 AM

That wall is looking real good. What is you're plan for the right side of the wall, are you planning on shaving that end?

mcbassin · 03-11-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

Thanks for the info Mike, it's gonna come in handy when I copy your firewall mods!

You're welcome Adam, if I can help you any just let me know. I copied this design from LFD, Kevin aka Rckrwln. He has used it on a few builds for customers, one is called "lemon drop" LINK. I liked it and ran with it. HERE is the other project he used it on.

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Originally Posted by smokedat

That wall is looking real good. What is you're plan for the right side of the wall, are you planning on shaving that end?

Thanks Alex, I am not technically shaving the driver side. I am filling all the un needed holes there though. I'm not really planning much more in the "shaved" department. I just like the engine bay to be cleaned up a little. I think it will look good with the LS motor. Never been a big fan of the wire gutter or that huge air conditioner box.

72BlckButy · 03-11-2012, 04:06 PM

Nice work on the firewall Mike!

mcbassin · 03-13-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work on the firewall Mike!

Thanks Nate!

mcbassin · 03-13-2012, 11:57 PM

Finished filling all the uneeded holes in the firewall.
Tonight my friend Mark (Crash OK) came over and we test fit the cab. Thanks again for all the help and the use of your engine hoist Mark!

The good news, it looks good. The bad news we have fitment issues.
The low hump is gonna have to go. The exhaust routing will need to be changed a little. I didn't know the bed sits higher than the back of the cab.
It will be an easy fix but it needs fixed.

**fakerwade** · 03-14-2012, 01:38 AM

Wow,,,,looking good Mike!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-14-2012, 02:56 AM

Great work and sweet progress Mike!

gringoloco · 03-14-2012, 09:57 AM

If that's the Flowmaster pipe kit, I had the same issue. I just ended up sectioning the middle of the 'S' bend to bring the mufflers down some. Looking good!

mcbassin · 03-14-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

Wow,,,,looking good Mike!!

Thanks Wade.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work and sweet progress Mike!

Thanks Ryan

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

If that's the Flowmaster pipe kit, I had the same issue. I just ended up sectioning the middle of the 'S' bend to bring the mufflers down some. Looking good!

Thanks for the idea. I was thinking about just cutting the pipes and rotating the S bend inward, and lowering them about an inch. I never would have dreamed the cab was lower than the bottom of the bed. Nice checking on my part. Oh well, a few hours of work will make it fit. Better now than after painted

68GMCCustom · 03-14-2012, 11:57 AM

looking great Mike...makes me want to take mine apart (except for the restored chassis), and start the body restoration phase!

Bennett68C10 · 03-14-2012, 02:54 PM

Looks great Mike, I'm jealous I can't wait to get my cab back on
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Crash_OK · 03-14-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Finished filling all the uneeded holes in the firewall.
Tonight my friend Mark (Crash OK) came over and we test fit the cab. Thanks again for all the help and the use of your engine hoist Mark!

The good news, it looks good. The bad news we have fitment issues.
The low hump is gonna have to go. The exhaust routing will need to be changed a little. I didn't know the bed sits higher than the back of the cab.
It will be an easy fix but it needs fixed.

Looks great Mike, glad I could help. It will not be long before you have it ready to show off...

**68 Four on the Floor** · 03-15-2012, 07:43 AM

Nice
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Number98 · 03-15-2012, 09:22 AM

Slick work man!
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mcbassin · 03-16-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

looking great Mike...makes me want to take mine apart (except for the restored chassis), and start the body restoration phase!

Thanks Kurt, Take it easy...You get to actually driver yours. It sucks waiting. But I'm trying to do the best job I can, unfortunately I'm very slow. It's a long wait. Things are coming together now.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Looks great Mike, I'm jealous I can't wait to get my cab back on

Thanks Keith, The cab is past the hard part now. Almost time to get the bodywork going hardcore.

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Looks great Mike, glad I could help. It will not be long before you have it ready to show off...

Thanks Mark for the help on the exhaust tonight.

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Nice
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Thanks Drew.

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Originally Posted by Number98

Slick work man!
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Thanks!

mcbassin · 03-16-2012, 12:47 AM

Little update.
With some help from Mark (Crash OK) I got the exhaust intereference figured out. Made one cut on each pipe, rotated them slightly; which dropped them about 1.25". After that welded them back up. I think the cab will fit perfect now after the high hump tunnel is installed.

68 TT · 03-16-2012, 12:47 AM

Looking good Mike.

Glad you got the exhaust figured out.

LakeAnna · 03-16-2012, 05:09 AM

Looks like your ready for the body work... Exhaust and everything looks nice.

Crash_OK · 03-16-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Little update.
With some help from Mark (Crash OK) I got the exhaust intereference figured out. Made one cut on each pipe, rotated them slightly; which dropped them about 1.25". After that welded them back up. I think the cab will fit perfect now after the high hump tunnel is installed.

WOW you got busy after I left.

When do you want to sit the cab back on the frame

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LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice job on the firewall! I think it looks super! __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870 Last edited by LakeAnna; 03-10-2012 at 05:40 PM. Reason: add comment

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mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide HERE is where I found the sheetmetal thickness chart. I usually just measure the thickness with calipers. I never know what gauge the metal is I'm working with. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: 1969 Short Wide Thanks for the info Mike, it's gonna come in handy when I copy your firewall mods! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

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smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: 1969 Short Wide That wall is looking real good. What is you're plan for the right side of the wall, are you planning on shaving that end? __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

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03-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#886
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Finished filling all the uneeded holes in the firewall. Tonight my friend Mark (Crash OK) came over and we test fit the cab. Thanks again for all the help and the use of your engine hoist Mark! The good news, it looks good. The bad news we have fitment issues. The low hump is gonna have to go. The exhaust routing will need to be changed a little. I didn't know the bed sits higher than the back of the cab. It will be an easy fix but it needs fixed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Little update. With some help from Mark (Crash OK) I got the exhaust intereference figured out. Made one cut on each pipe, rotated them slightly; which dropped them about 1.25". After that welded them back up. I think the cab will fit perfect now after the high hump tunnel is installed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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