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69mychevy · 07-10-2002, 09:27 PM

hey i jus got a truck and im tryin to find a hole threw the firewall from inside of the truck and i found the perfect one inside but it involves popping a rubber piece out of the outside of the firewall is there a reason everything has rubber is it a safety concern or is it for show?

PanelDeland · 07-10-2002, 09:37 PM

The rubber plugs in the body(firewall included) were usuallythere to keep water and fumes out.They can be removed but may allow hazardous fumes into your cab.If you are removing the plug to run wires or hoses thru the hole you will want to use a grommet to keep from wearing thru the hose/wire.I would suggest you find a grommet that fits tight to the hose/wire so that water or fumes can't get in.

68 with 350 TPI · 07-10-2002, 09:58 PM

What he said and...It helps keep the engine/road noise out

nu2-72 · 07-10-2002, 10:11 PM

Sometimes you can reuse the plug. Make a small hole for your wires to pass through. CAREFULLY use a razor blade/ utility knife to cut from one side to the center hole. Slip in wires and pop plug back in. Factory looking grommet.

Hooter · 07-11-2002, 12:45 AM

Fumes? what fumes? whos talking? whos truck am i sitting in?

Project1970 · 07-12-2002, 04:18 AM

Also, if you ever dragrace, I know the track I race at will get you on those. They'd probably still let you run if that was the only infraction, but they don't like it much.

07-10-2002, 09:27 PM	#1
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	please help im workin on this right now hey i jus got a truck and im tryin to find a hole threw the firewall from inside of the truck and i found the perfect one inside but it involves popping a rubber piece out of the outside of the firewall is there a reason everything has rubber is it a safety concern or is it for show?

07-10-2002, 09:37 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	The rubber plugs in the body(firewall included) were usuallythere to keep water and fumes out.They can be removed but may allow hazardous fumes into your cab.If you are removing the plug to run wires or hoses thru the hole you will want to use a grommet to keep from wearing thru the hose/wire.I would suggest you find a grommet that fits tight to the hose/wire so that water or fumes can't get in. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-10-2002, 09:58 PM	#3
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07-10-2002, 10:11 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Sometimes you can reuse the plug. Make a small hole for your wires to pass through. CAREFULLY use a razor blade/ utility knife to cut from one side to the center hole. Slip in wires and pop plug back in. Factory looking grommet. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

07-11-2002, 12:45 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	Fumes? what fumes? whos talking? whos truck am i sitting in? __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-12-2002, 04:18 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Also, if you ever dragrace, I know the track I race at will get you on those. They'd probably still let you run if that was the only infraction, but they don't like it much. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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