Ive took out the blower motor,a/c crap, and heater core. IM looking to sheet metal the firewall, clean it up..........Anyone have any pics of theres and any tips?

 

i'm looking to do the same thing but also need to know where to get that black rubber insulation peice that runs across the lower firewall by the pedal over to kick panels????:hail:

 

Well see im just doing the firewall. I need still to take the winshield wiper motor off and clean up a few things, then here comes the shinny sheet metal. i still need some pics!

 

I'm thinking about doing the same thing. Are you getting rid of the windshield wiper motor, or just removing it to do the firewall then reinstall?
ops32

 

I dunno yet. i dont plan on driving it in the rain so i think i just might keep it off.

I love having a second car!....

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=268480

 

leaving the wipers on might not be a bad idea.... it would definitly suck to be caught in the rain without wipers rain x would help but is not 100% effective

 

that rain x stuff works really well though.....I dunno, still undecided.

 

Me too! I've been trying to decide on the wipers. My car is a "toy" and will only be driven on nice days, etc.
ops32

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=268480

Check out this link. Keep in mind that third-gens firewalls are not straight to start with, the driver side firewall comes into engine compartment approx 1/2" more than pass. side. This doesnt seem like much until you spray the glossy paint and it stands out like a sore thumb. If you are still wanting to smooth the firewall on your car, let me know and I will give you some tips (that is my car, I did the work).

 

crazyn8, I want to smooth my firewall like that. Any tips you can give me are welcomed, especially when it comes to the seam that runs across the firewall. Beautiful car by the way. Any updates?

 

That link didnt work........

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=268480


try this link again

 

That looks strangely similar to the link I posted...

 

Yes yes, i believe its the same one.

But tell me this crazyn8, did you body work it or sheet metal it?.....

 

Both....Parts of the existing firewall were used (driver side) , one section was removed (pass side), and final finnishing to get it all smoothed out. I didnt use 2-gals of bondo and a 2 ft speader (although some people would). Didnt see the link before, sometimes I dont see what I see...sorry bout that deadbird

 

See im not gonna take it to that extent.

I just want a shinny, flat sheet metal to cover the holes and make it look smooth..

 

No need for that, I wasn't jumping your s___ or anything.. was just being a little sarcastic. Doing an excellent job on the car, too btw.

 

like this:

it's not finished and i think i am going to redo the entire firewall like the other picture post and go with a vintage air system later on. it looks great though but i think i want something show quality since i have yet again changed directions. it matches all of the lines around it in that area.

 

oops forgot picture.

 

heres mine

 

camaroracer92, did you just sheet metal it and paint or what did you do.

See i like the whole shinny firewall thing, it looks "race" like....So i just gotta take my time, and ill try to remember to post pics!

 

i like the way its all smoothed out. very clean looking....what did you use to do it.

 

i welded steel behind the holes from the blower and the heater duct and then grinded the welds and then smoothed the firewall with fiberglass then a skim coat of bondo. i did hte same for the battery trays and also the sides where you put your hands in for the side marker lights. i just repainted the entire car in house of kolors kandy teal and also metal flake flames