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Re: firewall relocating
Sounds interesting! I am in the final stages of assembly on my '51 and there is already not much room in that area. The steering, exhaust, auto shifter from my column, brake lines, an added park brake cable (or perhaps the stock setup), the inner fender is very close there as you noted, etc. Also have oil and water temp sensor wires, the O2 sensor wire, the oil filter is snug up in there, maybe a throttle cable if you have one, - lots of things will get affected and crowded! The idea is tempting but be sure to mock things up as much as possible before you get too far.
The other thought is that moving the floor doesn't help with the distance to the steering wheel. I moved my tank under the bed, pushed the Flaming River column as far forward as possible and I'm looking for a flat dish 15" wheel, and swapped for a 1990-ish bench seat which has a much thinner back that allowed me to push it and me to the rear of the cab. Still tight but better.
Good luck! I want to see how this comes out.
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