anyone know of a company that makes a bolt in aluminum firewall cover or any type of cosmetic firewall cover for the 67-69 camaro's?

 

Detroit Speed makes a nice fill plate. It could be welded in or screwed/riveted/?



Detroit Speed

Jody

 

Thanks....that should weld in nicely.....clean up my firewall soon....

 

I bought it.. worked it in the way i wanted it compared to how they said to. looks sweet now

 

you have any pictures of it done?

 

yes sir i do When i get a chance ill post em on net and link ya. The way i am led to believe you are just supposed to weld it over the existing firewall... Its just like a cover and it would stick out like an 2/8ths of an inch.. I trimmed off 2 of the hammer edges it had, cut the firewall out to match and welded it in though.

If I misunderstood directions or not im not sure , but it looks nice now. I also cut a piece out of the orginal firewall to match the blower motor hole, and its all painted black to match now. Ill put picks up by monday.

 

thanks.....

 

Heres some pictures
1st one is after the panel was welded in, and the welds were mostly grinded down.. its a little blurry though.
http://home.earthlink.net/~fief/Fire...maro%20003.jpg


2nd is same angle, but after being primmed and painted as well as being caulked on the firewall seam.
http://home.earthlink.net/~fief/Fire...maro%20027.jpg

3rd another angle...

http://home.earthlink.net/~fief/Fire...maro%20028.jpg

now its not perfect the existing firewall was a little warped, and the smooth part is not 100% perfect but it looks so much better than when a a/c hole was just sitting there.

 

what did you use to caulk it?

 

I cant find direct link but heres the product number and description...

Part Number: 3M8505 Category: Sealer Products
3M Fast n Firm Seam Sealer Beige (Fits 1/10 Gallon Cartridge Gun)
Description: Firm setting product for sealing interior and exterior joints. Adheres well to clean, bare metal, primed metal and paint surfaces. Skins over quickly. Low shrinkage. Can be painted within 20 minutes. Excellent tooling properties. Excellent sanding properties.

i sanded it a bit, let it dry for about 35mins then primed, and painted right over it.