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mgchevyparts · 10-05-2014, 06:37 PM

The body and paint was done very nicely on my truck but the firewall was left like this. Seems odd to me so is there some kind of cover or panel that can be attached to the firewall to cover this up? I'm not familiar with aftermarket parts that are available for these trucks.

FarmerSid · 10-05-2014, 06:45 PM

Looks to be some kind of stick on sound deadner like Fatmat or peal and seal. What's those brackets and spacers for that are bolted to the fender along the firewall? The inner fenders don't appear to be stock. What's that stud for on the firewall above the air cleaner?

Show us some more pics of your ride.

OrrieG · 10-05-2014, 07:13 PM

Sid - looks like a front tilt hood latches. I googled "1952 chevy truck fire wall pad" (you do not have any info in your signature that indicates what year you have) and came up with a bunch of links. It looks like there are companies that make ABS or other plastic ones that fit over the stock for a smooth look.

FarmerSid · 10-05-2014, 07:16 PM

I think your right Orrie.

mgchevyparts · 10-05-2014, 07:49 PM

It has the No Limit front tilt set up. The inner fenders are probably fabricated since it has Mustang II suspension. That silver is an insulator but I thought it was strange left unfinished, to me it seems they planned on adding something. I have heard of a fiberglass firewall cover made by No Limit but have not seen these. Was hoping that someone here has some experience with these covers if they exist.

**Advanced Design** · 10-05-2014, 08:23 PM

You could make your own insert / cover or consider these.

http://tricktrucknrod.com/hh/Product...?productId=140

mr48chev · 10-05-2014, 10:48 PM

I think that most guys would get a sheet of stainless or aluminum the right size to trim out quite similar to the kit that Advanced Design showed in his link. With the tilt hood and detailed engine I'd think that they didn't get to that item before selling the truck. you could even do it in mild steel and paint it to match the truck if that would be too much shiny polished metal on the firewall for your taste.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-05-2014, 11:21 PM

No Limit used to have a bolt-in-behind-the-hood-hinges cover for the TF truck's firewall. I went looking for it again recently and didn't see it though. Maybe they have one for the AD trucks though.

If it were mine I'd make a cardboard or Masonite template. Then have a sheet mental shop make a heavy panel with some minor interesting detail lines and have it painted to match your body. No one will ever notice and it'll look great. You could also consider laying up one yourself with Fiberglas from the Masonite.

mgchevyparts · 10-05-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I think that most guys would get a sheet of stainless or aluminum the right size to trim out quite similar to the kit that Advanced Design showed in his link. With the tilt hood and detailed engine I'd think that they didn't get to that item before selling the truck. you could even do it in mild steel and paint it to match the truck if that would be too much shiny polished metal on the firewall for your taste.

Yes, I would paint to match

No Limit used to have a bolt-in-behind-the-hood-hinges cover for the TF truck's firewall. I went looking for it again recently and didn't see it though. Maybe they have one for the AD trucks though.

If it were mine I'd make a cardboard or Masonite template. Then have a sheet mental shop make a heavy panel with some minor interesting detail lines and have it painted to match your body. No one will ever notice and it'll look great. You could also consider laying up one yourself with Fiberglas from the Masonite.

Both perfect ideas however I would prefer to find someone that already makes one to cut the work down to paint only.

One reason this hasn't been a priority is I don't open hood except for service/maintenance

**youngrodder** · 10-06-2014, 08:50 AM

The inner fedners look to be the ones made by b*tch*n products (no longer in business). I have the same ones on my truck. you could always remove the sound deadner and have someone paint the fire wall.

Marc

mgchevyparts · 10-06-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

The inner fedners look to be the ones made by b*tch*n products (no longer in business). I have the same ones on my truck. you could always remove the sound deadner and have someone paint the fire wall.

Marc

I paint but the sound deadner is covering some holes. The way it was left they had a finishing plan and I was hoping there are pre made panels some where. Very possible they (who ever they are) planned on making their own panels.

wolffcub · 10-06-2014, 06:32 PM

http://www.trucktrend.com/autoshows/.../photo_63.html

mr48chev · 10-07-2014, 02:29 PM

Right now I think your best option is to cut some patterns out of heavy poster board and then with them held up on the firewall back off and get a visualization of how it will look when finished. Someone with a bead roller could even put a design in it for you. It would cost a bit more but it might really add to the total look.

10-05-2014, 06:37 PM	#1
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Unfinished firewall The body and paint was done very nicely on my truck but the firewall was left like this. Seems odd to me so is there some kind of cover or panel that can be attached to the firewall to cover this up? I'm not familiar with aftermarket parts that are available for these trucks. Attached Images __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

10-05-2014, 06:45 PM	#2
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Unfinished firewall Looks to be some kind of stick on sound deadner like Fatmat or peal and seal. What's those brackets and spacers for that are bolted to the fender along the firewall? The inner fenders don't appear to be stock. What's that stud for on the firewall above the air cleaner? Show us some more pics of your ride. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

10-05-2014, 07:13 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Unfinished firewall Sid - looks like a front tilt hood latches. I googled "1952 chevy truck fire wall pad" (you do not have any info in your signature that indicates what year you have) and came up with a bunch of links. It looks like there are companies that make ABS or other plastic ones that fit over the stock for a smooth look. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-05-2014, 07:16 PM	#4
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Unfinished firewall I think your right Orrie. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

10-05-2014, 07:49 PM	#5
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: Unfinished firewall It has the No Limit front tilt set up. The inner fenders are probably fabricated since it has Mustang II suspension. That silver is an insulator but I thought it was strange left unfinished, to me it seems they planned on adding something. I have heard of a fiberglass firewall cover made by No Limit but have not seen these. Was hoping that someone here has some experience with these covers if they exist. __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

10-05-2014, 08:23 PM	#6
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Unfinished firewall You could make your own insert / cover or consider these. http://tricktrucknrod.com/hh/Product...?productId=140 __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-05-2014, 10:48 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,280	Re: Unfinished firewall I think that most guys would get a sheet of stainless or aluminum the right size to trim out quite similar to the kit that Advanced Design showed in his link. With the tilt hood and detailed engine I'd think that they didn't get to that item before selling the truck. you could even do it in mild steel and paint it to match the truck if that would be too much shiny polished metal on the firewall for your taste. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-05-2014, 11:21 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Unfinished firewall No Limit used to have a bolt-in-behind-the-hood-hinges cover for the TF truck's firewall. I went looking for it again recently and didn't see it though. Maybe they have one for the AD trucks though. If it were mine I'd make a cardboard or Masonite template. Then have a sheet mental shop make a heavy panel with some minor interesting detail lines and have it painted to match your body. No one will ever notice and it'll look great. You could also consider laying up one yourself with Fiberglas from the Masonite. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda! Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 10-05-2014 at 11:28 PM.

10-06-2014, 08:50 AM	#10
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,749	Re: Unfinished firewall The inner fedners look to be the ones made by btchn products (no longer in business). I have the same ones on my truck. you could always remove the sound deadner and have someone paint the fire wall. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-06-2014, 06:32 PM	#12
wolffcub Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 348	Re: Unfinished firewall http://www.trucktrend.com/autoshows/.../photo_63.html

10-07-2014, 02:29 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,280	Re: Unfinished firewall Right now I think your best option is to cut some patterns out of heavy poster board and then with them held up on the firewall back off and get a visualization of how it will look when finished. Someone with a bead roller could even put a design in it for you. It would cost a bit more but it might really add to the total look. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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