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68cajun · 07-07-2005, 07:29 PM

Just thought i would share my progress on smoothing the firewall. It's nice to be able to show someone who can appreciate what i have done. My wife just say's yeah it looks ok.

**Palf70Step** · 07-07-2005, 07:35 PM

Very nice.....a lot lot nicer than the ticket I got from Houma's finest years ago.

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If you feel the need for more practice, come on over...I got one you can clean up too.

68cajun · 07-07-2005, 09:40 PM

One thing about Houmas finest, if you know someone there no problem. I take the DA duck hunting so he takes care of all mine.

Blue4x4 · 07-07-2005, 09:48 PM

I've built 2 trucks and get the same answers. Is it the same Wife.....lol

Rokcrln · 07-07-2005, 09:57 PM

Loking good! I have not tackled that part yet. I still have about 15'-0" of welding to do to finish up the bed from the body drop then I will start on the engine bay. As far as wifes go my EX was that way (ether one of you guys married to a blond DA

) Now my GF wants to be out their helping me work on the toys. Not sure witch one is better.

Kevin

mocwon · 07-08-2005, 11:20 AM

Lookin' great!!

68cajun · 07-08-2005, 11:37 AM

never really noticed it before, but it is kinda an eye sore. I probably will when i fill the little gutter on top the part that sticks out.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-08-2005, 12:35 PM

RicksTrucks · 07-08-2005, 01:25 PM

so what do you guys do about heat and air, use an underdash aftermarket?

Rokcrln · 07-08-2005, 01:40 PM

My self I have a vintage air set up that tucks under the dash and keeps the fire wall empty to show off some smooth paint! Mine is not to that stage yet. I have 2" removed across my fire wall as part of the body drop and it is now time to start on smoothing out the rest. I also tucked my Engine back into the wall 2" to give more room in front for the super charger in the future.

mocwon · 07-08-2005, 01:44 PM

Yes, Vintage Air here

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Originally Posted by RicksTrucks

so what do you guys do about heat and air, use an underdash aftermarket?

68cajun · 07-08-2005, 02:27 PM

I haven't got it yet but that is the plan. Vintage air.

mrwilmoth · 07-08-2005, 02:58 PM

with vintage air you dont need the factory firewall parts? you can shave it?

Rokcrln · 07-08-2005, 03:44 PM

Yes you do not need anything out side the firewall. All your stock holes can be shaved and if you want you can even shave the "bump out" portion of the wall but I think it looks better with the body lines left in.
Kevin

*newin72* · 07-09-2005, 12:34 AM

and what about the brakes/booster. I would love to do something to cut down on the size of that monster on my 72 burban...

68cajun · 07-09-2005, 08:29 AM

Get one of those 7" or 8" dual diaphram

**gregfull** · 07-09-2005, 12:08 PM

Yea, I shaved mine and had the wire passage on the top welded up too.

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-09-2005, 12:13 PM

Looks easiest with the engine out!!!

Rokcrln · 07-09-2005, 01:30 PM

Question for ya! Is teh "wire passage" only for wires or is it also a kind of drip rail for water diversion?

gregfull~ Looks great! Are you going to color match the wall or go with somthing different?

Kevin

Rokcrln · 07-09-2005, 01:31 PM

Question for ya! Is the "wire passage" only for wires or is it also a kind of drip rail for water diversion?

gregfull~ Looks great! Are you going to color match the wall or go with somthing different?

Kevin

mocwon · 07-09-2005, 08:16 PM

Yeah, it's also a rain gutter along with a wire tray. I pretty much eliminated all the wires on that side with the Painless Harness for the fuel injection. A heck of a lot cleaner now.

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Question for ya! Is the "wire passage" only for wires or is it also a kind of drip rail for water diversion?

gregfull~ Looks great! Are you going to color match the wall or go with somthing different?

Kevin

68C15 · 07-09-2005, 11:03 PM

just a heads up, Rockrin, I will be watching you & your work closely. please post pics as often as possible.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-10-2005, 12:44 AM

Glad to see you shaved the firewall and brought the body line out ... Looks good guys..

Rokcrln · 07-10-2005, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

just a heads up, Rockrin, I will be watching you & your work closely. please post pics as often as possible.

Cool my first stalker! Hey no problem I won't be tweaking on the chevy until the buggy is done. But I am wanting that to happen real soon.

Kevin

07-07-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Progress pic of firewall!! Just thought i would share my progress on smoothing the firewall. It's nice to be able to show someone who can appreciate what i have done. My wife just say's yeah it looks ok. Attached Images __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car Last edited by 68cajun; 07-08-2005 at 02:38 PM.

07-07-2005, 07:35 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Very nice.....a lot lot nicer than the ticket I got from Houma's finest years ago. . If you feel the need for more practice, come on over...I got one you can clean up too. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-07-2005, 09:40 PM	#3
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	One thing about Houmas finest, if you know someone there no problem. I take the DA duck hunting so he takes care of all mine. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

07-08-2005, 11:20 AM	#6
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Lookin' great!! Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-08-2005, 11:37 AM	#7
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	never really noticed it before, but it is kinda an eye sore. I probably will when i fill the little gutter on top the part that sticks out. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

07-07-2005, 09:48 PM	#4
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	I've built 2 trucks and get the same answers. Is it the same Wife.....lol

07-07-2005, 09:57 PM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Loking good! I have not tackled that part yet. I still have about 15'-0" of welding to do to finish up the bed from the body drop then I will start on the engine bay. As far as wifes go my EX was that way (ether one of you guys married to a blond DA ) Now my GF wants to be out their helping me work on the toys. Not sure witch one is better. Kevin

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07-08-2005, 01:25 PM	#9
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	so what do you guys do about heat and air, use an underdash aftermarket? __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

07-08-2005, 01:40 PM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	My self I have a vintage air set up that tucks under the dash and keeps the fire wall empty to show off some smooth paint! Mine is not to that stage yet. I have 2" removed across my fire wall as part of the body drop and it is now time to start on smoothing out the rest. I also tucked my Engine back into the wall 2" to give more room in front for the super charger in the future. Attached Images

07-08-2005, 02:27 PM	#12
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	I haven't got it yet but that is the plan. Vintage air. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

07-08-2005, 02:58 PM	#13
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	with vintage air you dont need the factory firewall parts? you can shave it?

07-08-2005, 03:44 PM	#14
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Yes you do not need anything out side the firewall. All your stock holes can be shaved and if you want you can even shave the "bump out" portion of the wall but I think it looks better with the body lines left in. Kevin

07-09-2005, 12:34 AM	#15
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	and what about the brakes/booster. I would love to do something to cut down on the size of that monster on my 72 burban...

07-09-2005, 08:29 AM	#16
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Get one of those 7" or 8" dual diaphram __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car



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07-09-2005, 12:08 PM	#17
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Yea, I shaved mine and had the wire passage on the top welded up too. Attached Images __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

07-09-2005, 12:13 PM	#18
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Looks easiest with the engine out!!! __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-09-2005, 01:30 PM	#19
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Question for ya! Is teh "wire passage" only for wires or is it also a kind of drip rail for water diversion? gregfull~ Looks great! Are you going to color match the wall or go with somthing different? Kevin

07-09-2005, 01:31 PM	#20
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Question for ya! Is the "wire passage" only for wires or is it also a kind of drip rail for water diversion? gregfull~ Looks great! Are you going to color match the wall or go with somthing different? Kevin

07-09-2005, 11:03 PM	#22
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07-10-2005, 12:44 AM	#23
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