Got a New******in Firewall for my 28 Tudor..just lookin for guys who have done this install to bounce some simple (maybe) questions off them..So have you done this install? was it fairly simple ? straight forward..any pointers? did the cowel braces have to be cut?..much? the original wall is spot welded to the cowel panels..did you drill all those spot welds out and pull it completely out of there or did you cut it out and leave the strip of metal that was spot welded? crazy idea..but are there instructions for this install ?..i didnt get any , it was bought second hand thanks guys Randy
I've never installed a******in firewall for a model a, but i like the idea of leaving the spot welds and just sectioning it in. A couple braces to keep things from moving might be a good idea, then just cut out the center of the firewall.
They leave a HUGE hole. Use a 1/8" or 3/16" bit, scuff the spot with emery paper, look for the center. Drill it out and use a small prybar and some finesse. You will have much smaller holes to deal with when you spot it back in.
yeah thats what i have done..it keeps the hole smaller you may need to "pop" the fire wall out or( fenesse as you say) the wall out ..but it will come..my fire wall (original ) was a mess anyways and i have to clean up the curve on the tank flange but its coming along i can see where drilling out the remaining welds at the toe board support to get the final lower wall out will be a bit trickey ..but it will come out..i cut my wall in 2 pieces to help make it a bit easier..(as i said before my original wall wasnt worth keeping) think in going to use some of the drilled out spot weld holes to screw the new wall in for temporary fitting until i have everything set Thanks T man
anyone got a copy of the instructions? i bought this wall second hand , so no instructions.. LOL i probably will not follow them anyways..lol must be a man thing..or so im told
They might email or fax it to you. Doesn't hurt to try, even if it does cost you a few bucks. http://www.bitchinproductsinc.com/product.htm Need Technical Help? 928-771-2514 Company: ******IN PRODUCTS Address: 2604 CONSTELLATION WAY PRESCOTT, AZ 86305 Phone: (928) 771-2590 Fax: (928) 771-2714 800 #: (800) 422-3993 Web Site: www.bitchinproductsinc.com
Also just found this.... http://www.project40.net/repairs/firewall-install.html Seems simple enough. There was also a firewall write up in Street Rodder magazine within the last few months. I'd****ume the same basic principles would apply. Here is the link: http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0904sr_1934_ford_firewall_swap/index.html
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