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Old 10-18-2021, 09:40 AM   #1
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abs or cardboard firewall pad

anyone have any info or pics of abs installed?trying to decide which way to go.
thanks for any help.
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Old 10-18-2021, 01:35 PM   #2
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Re: abs or cardboard firewall pad

Here's a thread on it, post #10 has a pic of one installed - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782819
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Old 10-18-2021, 06:06 PM   #3
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Re: abs or cardboard firewall pad

I used the rubber firewall pad (with the jute backing). It was a lot easier to form and fit.
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Re: abs or cardboard firewall pad

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I used the rubber firewall pad (with the jute backing). It was a lot easier to form and fit.
I did too and I found I could also take the extra step of first doing the firewall with Noico Red and not cause a negative effect on the installation or the fit of the new pad.
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Old 10-19-2021, 11:14 AM   #5
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Re: abs or cardboard firewall pad

ok,thanks guys
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