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prostreet1967 · 11-15-2006, 09:43 AM

any camaro cliped big block trucks would like to see pictures of firewalls and mounts

pgf545 · 11-15-2006, 04:30 PM

I am doing a 52 with a big block, but we don't have it far enough along probably to do you any good. I think DWCSR is puttting a big block in his truck, I am not sure what year his is though. Check my signature for a link to my project thread.

Bernie

dwcsr · 11-15-2006, 05:31 PM

Mine isn't a comaro clip but its close. I have aTBird rack on a 75 C10 crossmember in a 58.

jds319 · 11-15-2006, 11:54 PM

Mine will be a camaro clipped '56 big block. You running into difficulties??

dwcsr · 11-16-2006, 12:39 AM

to many to mention but nothing a plasma cutter and welder couldn't fix.
The camaro clip is easier than what I did. If you haven't done it yet look a MII front ends or the one from www.RBsobsolete.com

prostreet1967 · 11-16-2006, 10:22 AM

yeah im having prolems with firewall clearance im rebuilding my uncles tubbed 55 buit in the early 90's and they notched the firewall for the valvecovers just want to get the motor forward and off the firewall and fix firewall. anyone know where to get a repo. firewall?

pgf545 · 11-16-2006, 02:25 PM

We got ours from *****in Products. It was smoothed and set back 4 inches.

Bernie

prostreet1967 · 11-16-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pgf545

We got ours from *****in Products. It was smoothed and set back 4 inches.

Bernie

WAS IT FOR 55 CAR OR TRUCK I COULDN'T FIND ONE ON THEIR SITE FOR TRUCKS

prostreet1967 · 11-16-2006, 04:19 PM

I Found It U Have Any Pictures Of It Before Or During Install And How Hard Of A Job Was It

pgf545 · 11-16-2006, 04:23 PM

I am doing a 52. It was actually easy to do....I was kinda dreading it but all in all I didn't have any problems. There are some pictures in here, I probably have a few more at home if those don't work....I can e-mail if you want.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

Bernie

caino59 · 11-16-2006, 11:02 PM

i've been looking into get a firewall from http://www.nolimit.net/

They have you specify the motor you're using so i'm guessing they could make sure it's going to work for your application

not to hijack the thread...but anyone have any experience with no limit?

prostreet1967 · 11-17-2006, 08:23 AM

did u have to brace the cab to keep it from flexing any pics u have would be appreciated can email me or post them prostreet1967@sbcglobal.net thanks

pgf545 · 11-17-2006, 11:58 AM

No I didn't do any special bracing. I left as much of the floor in as possible to keep things in place. So far everything is ok. I have to wait until I get home to e-mail you some pictures. I only have a couple more that are not on my page so I will send them to you.

Bernie

prostreet1967 · 11-17-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgf545

No I didn't do any special bracing. I left as much of the floor in as possible to keep things in place. So far everything is ok. I have to wait until I get home to e-mail you some pictures. I only have a couple more that are not on my page so I will send them to you.

Bernie

thanks im sure they would help

bondobob · 11-30-2006, 09:22 AM

I got my 4" recessed firewall and floor from Direct Sheetmetal. Expensive but fit like a glove and worth every penny. I'm doing a '57 big block.

dwcsr · 11-30-2006, 07:44 PM

That really makes a nice clean firewall.

RODSBYT · 11-30-2006, 09:57 PM

The direct sheet metal fire wall looks like a great fit.
Will the stock heater box work with the recessed wall?
any pictures of the *****in firewalls?

bondobob · 12-01-2006, 08:49 AM

I don't have the factory heater box. Mine must have been added at the dealership because they had to drill new holes through the firewall. There's about 10 1/2" from the kick panel to the recess. I can measure this weekend if you need a closer measurement. I may not even run a heater, I think the big block will keep me warm.

prostreet1967 · 12-01-2006, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondobob

I don't have the factory heater box. Mine must have been added at the dealership because they had to drill new holes through the firewall. There's about 10 1/2" from the kick panel to the recess. I can measure this weekend if you need a closer measurement. I may not even run a heater, I think the big block will keep me warm.

firewall looks very nice would like to do one in the 55. where did u get the firewall, how much was it, was it easy to install and aobut how long did it take?

bondobob · 12-01-2006, 03:55 PM

I bought it "direct" from Direct Sheetmetal, 4" recessed firewall was $372 and the matching toe/floor boards and hump were $251 plus shipping. Once all the old firewall and floor was out the new one slipped right in. I would say within a 1/16" to 1/8" max. A few vise grips and it was there. The floor and toe board were more of a pain. I finally figured out the body mounts under the floor were not in the same plain. I had the frame and cab perfectly level when I started. The drivers side was fine but the passangers was high (up) by at least 1/2"! A little persausion with a big hammer some heat and c-clamps got it in line. That allowed the floor to sit perfectly level and square. The toe boards (the total kit is 7 pieces: firewall, floor left and right, toe board left and right, and hump) took some careful tweeking to sit right. There is a lip on the bottom of the firewall that the toe boards sit on so I had to bend the boards to fit that and then the rear angle had to sit flat to the floor. I have a set of Clecos that really came in handy. I had everything in and out about a dozen times. No kidding. The toe board is at a different angle than stock so you have to make triangular pieces to fill the gap on each side. The hump is adjustable so that fit fine.

How long did it take? Hard to say because I kept putting off the welding until I was sure the motor and tranny (TH400) were positioned just right. I made my own motor mounts and used a Jim Meyers tranny mount. Figure two weeks. I have more pics if you want.

prostreet1967 · 12-01-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondobob

I bought it "direct" from Direct Sheetmetal, 4" recessed firewall was $372 and the matching toe/floor boards and hump were $251 plus shipping. Once all the old firewall and floor was out the new one slipped right in. I would say within a 1/16" to 1/8" max. A few vise grips and it was there. The floor and toe board were more of a pain. I finally figured out the body mounts under the floor were not in the same plain. I had the frame and cab perfectly level when I started. The drivers side was fine but the passangers was high (up) by at least 1/2"! A little persausion with a big hammer some heat and c-clamps got it in line. That allowed the floor to sit perfectly level and square. The toe boards (the total kit is 7 pieces: firewall, floor left and right, toe board left and right, and hump) took some careful tweeking to sit right. There is a lip on the bottom of the firewall that the toe boards sit on so I had to bend the boards to fit that and then the rear angle had to sit flat to the floor. I have a set of Clecos that really came in handy. I had everything in and out about a dozen times. No kidding. The toe board is at a different angle than stock so you have to make triangular pieces to fill the gap on each side. The hump is adjustable so that fit fine.

How long did it take? Hard to say because I kept putting off the welding until I was sure the motor and tranny (TH400) were positioned just right. I made my own motor mounts and used a Jim Meyers tranny mount. Figure two weeks. I have more pics if you want.

yeah that would be nice would like to see pics of the mounts too if u have pics of those

bondobob · 12-01-2006, 05:45 PM

I've added "lightening holes" to the motor mounts after these were taken. I'll take some more this weekend because it's all in etching primer now and looks better.

prostreet1967 · 12-04-2006, 09:34 AM

thanks

Sweet&LowPro55 · 12-06-2006, 09:39 AM

I bought my '55 pro-street already finished.Its on a Camaro clip.I noticed with the firewall pushed back ,lost leg room on the inside(No heater).It also has a 396 motor .All & all I'm happy with it ..

chevyrestoguy · 01-05-2007, 02:33 PM

BondoBob-

How much leg room do you think you've lost with the new set-up? I have decided to go Big-Block on my '55 and I like the look of your firewall alot. I like to stretch out much as possible when I drive. I called Direct Sheetmetal today, and they said that they have a new version of the big-block 55-59 firewall that will enable you to use your stock toe-board. I still think, however, that you will have to build a new trans cover if you go this route. Your truck looks great so far, as a matter of fact, looking at your truck made me decide to with the 454 instead of the 350. I've got a Camaro clip, so the mounts will work. Torque is good.
________
Suzuki Dr200

11-15-2006, 09:43 AM	#1
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	55-59 big block trucks any camaro cliped big block trucks would like to see pictures of firewalls and mounts

11-15-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I am doing a 52 with a big block, but we don't have it far enough along probably to do you any good. I think DWCSR is puttting a big block in his truck, I am not sure what year his is though. Check my signature for a link to my project thread. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-15-2006, 05:31 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 55-59 big block trucks Mine isn't a comaro clip but its close. I have aTBird rack on a 75 C10 crossmember in a 58. Attached Images

11-15-2006, 11:54 PM	#4
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: 55-59 big block trucks Mine will be a camaro clipped '56 big block. You running into difficulties?? __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

11-16-2006, 12:39 AM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 55-59 big block trucks to many to mention but nothing a plasma cutter and welder couldn't fix. The camaro clip is easier than what I did. If you haven't done it yet look a MII front ends or the one from www.RBsobsolete.com

11-16-2006, 10:22 AM	#6
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: 55-59 big block trucks yeah im having prolems with firewall clearance im rebuilding my uncles tubbed 55 buit in the early 90's and they notched the firewall for the valvecovers just want to get the motor forward and off the firewall and fix firewall. anyone know where to get a repo. firewall?

11-16-2006, 02:25 PM	#7
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 55-59 big block trucks We got ours from *****in Products. It was smoothed and set back 4 inches. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-16-2006, 04:19 PM	#9
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I Found It U Have Any Pictures Of It Before Or During Install And How Hard Of A Job Was It

11-16-2006, 04:23 PM	#10
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I am doing a 52. It was actually easy to do....I was kinda dreading it but all in all I didn't have any problems. There are some pictures in here, I probably have a few more at home if those don't work....I can e-mail if you want. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021 Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-16-2006, 11:02 PM	#11
caino59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 46	Re: 55-59 big block trucks i've been looking into get a firewall from http://www.nolimit.net/ They have you specify the motor you're using so i'm guessing they could make sure it's going to work for your application not to hijack the thread...but anyone have any experience with no limit? __________________ 1959 Chevy - Project Pics!

11-17-2006, 08:23 AM	#12
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: 55-59 big block trucks did u have to brace the cab to keep it from flexing any pics u have would be appreciated can email me or post them prostreet1967@sbcglobal.net thanks

11-17-2006, 11:58 AM	#13
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 55-59 big block trucks No I didn't do any special bracing. I left as much of the floor in as possible to keep things in place. So far everything is ok. I have to wait until I get home to e-mail you some pictures. I only have a couple more that are not on my page so I will send them to you. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-30-2006, 09:22 AM	#15
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I got my 4" recessed firewall and floor from Direct Sheetmetal. Expensive but fit like a glove and worth every penny. I'm doing a '57 big block. Attached Images

11-30-2006, 07:44 PM	#16
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 55-59 big block trucks That really makes a nice clean firewall.

11-30-2006, 09:57 PM	#17
RODSBYT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GRAFTON , OHIO Posts: 58	Re: 55-59 big block trucks The direct sheet metal fire wall looks like a great fit. Will the stock heater box work with the recessed wall? any pictures of the *****in firewalls?



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12-01-2006, 08:49 AM	#18
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I don't have the factory heater box. Mine must have been added at the dealership because they had to drill new holes through the firewall. There's about 10 1/2" from the kick panel to the recess. I can measure this weekend if you need a closer measurement. I may not even run a heater, I think the big block will keep me warm.

12-01-2006, 03:55 PM	#20
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I bought it "direct" from Direct Sheetmetal, 4" recessed firewall was $372 and the matching toe/floor boards and hump were $251 plus shipping. Once all the old firewall and floor was out the new one slipped right in. I would say within a 1/16" to 1/8" max. A few vise grips and it was there. The floor and toe board were more of a pain. I finally figured out the body mounts under the floor were not in the same plain. I had the frame and cab perfectly level when I started. The drivers side was fine but the passangers was high (up) by at least 1/2"! A little persausion with a big hammer some heat and c-clamps got it in line. That allowed the floor to sit perfectly level and square. The toe boards (the total kit is 7 pieces: firewall, floor left and right, toe board left and right, and hump) took some careful tweeking to sit right. There is a lip on the bottom of the firewall that the toe boards sit on so I had to bend the boards to fit that and then the rear angle had to sit flat to the floor. I have a set of Clecos that really came in handy. I had everything in and out about a dozen times. No kidding. The toe board is at a different angle than stock so you have to make triangular pieces to fill the gap on each side. The hump is adjustable so that fit fine. How long did it take? Hard to say because I kept putting off the welding until I was sure the motor and tranny (TH400) were positioned just right. I made my own motor mounts and used a Jim Meyers tranny mount. Figure two weeks. I have more pics if you want.

12-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#22
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I've added "lightening holes" to the motor mounts after these were taken. I'll take some more this weekend because it's all in etching primer now and looks better. Attached Images

12-04-2006, 09:34 AM	#23
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: 55-59 big block trucks thanks

12-06-2006, 09:39 AM	#24
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: 55-59 big block trucks I bought my '55 pro-street already finished.Its on a Camaro clip.I noticed with the firewall pushed back ,lost leg room on the inside(No heater).It also has a 396 motor .All & all I'm happy with it .. __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

01-05-2007, 02:33 PM	#25
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 55-59 big block trucks BondoBob- How much leg room do you think you've lost with the new set-up? I have decided to go Big-Block on my '55 and I like the look of your firewall alot. I like to stretch out much as possible when I drive. I called Direct Sheetmetal today, and they said that they have a new version of the big-block 55-59 firewall that will enable you to use your stock toe-board. I still think, however, that you will have to build a new trans cover if you go this route. Your truck looks great so far, as a matter of fact, looking at your truck made me decide to with the 454 instead of the 350. I've got a Camaro clip, so the mounts will work. Torque is good. ________ Suzuki Dr200 Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:01 AM.

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