How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10_ustacould · 03-06-2014, 06:41 AM

I like the idea of a smooth firewall and I think I am going to use the Porterbuilt filler panels for the front side, but I also want to smooth the wire gutter at the top of the firewall. If you have done this, how did you do it? Post up some pics...

Here is the firewall of n2billet's latest build (SUPER SLICK!). He cut the top lip off and created a smooth 90° transition. I don't think I need to go to that extreme, so how did others do it?

C10_ustacould · 03-06-2014, 06:45 AM

Here is another great example by sgaylord, but I think I may use Porterbuilt hood hinges so I don't think this one will work, but the finished product looks AWESOME!

bbcmudtruck · 03-06-2014, 07:32 AM

Those look great!

**seafoam68** · 03-06-2014, 09:40 PM

I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

C10_ustacould · 03-06-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by seafoam68

I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

Thanks for the reply. So you just made a 90° step?

jtp67-72 · 03-06-2014, 11:16 PM

Buck..i cut the "hump" across the middle of the gutter off and then welded in some 1/8 by 1 1/4" flatbar ....little filler....slick.....no finished pics yet...jim

john@thepier · 03-07-2014, 08:51 AM

No doubt, this modification really makes the firewall much nicer.

bgood70 · 03-07-2014, 01:38 PM

Here is how I approached this based on Sgaylord's process (actually he assisted me). You can check out more at my build thread.. I like the look of the cap at a 45deg as opposed to flat.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=362010&page=3

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C10_ustacould · 03-07-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by seafoam68

I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Buck..i cut the "hump" across the middle of the gutter off and then welded in some 1/8 by 1 1/4" flatbar ....little filler....slick.....no finished pics yet...jim

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Originally Posted by bgood70

Here is how I approached this based on Sgaylord's process (actually he assisted me). You can check out more at my build thread.. I like the look of the cap at a 45deg as opposed to flat.

Thanks for sharing guys! The 45° looks pretty good but would negate the use of Porterbuilt hinges if I choose to use them later on. Hmmm

jtp67-72 · 03-07-2014, 10:58 PM

A couple more Buck....finished in hi-build with Porters' pass side pieces and then with his hinges..they are trimmed a little a bottom with mine being flat...I like the 45* look too but may be tricky with P.B. hinges.....jim

03-06-2014, 06:41 AM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? I like the idea of a smooth firewall and I think I am going to use the Porterbuilt filler panels for the front side, but I also want to smooth the wire gutter at the top of the firewall. If you have done this, how did you do it? Post up some pics... Here is the firewall of n2billet's latest build (SUPER SLICK!). He cut the top lip off and created a smooth 90° transition. I don't think I need to go to that extreme, so how did others do it? Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 03-06-2014 at 06:47 AM.

03-06-2014, 06:45 AM	#2
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? Here is another great example by sgaylord, but I think I may use Porterbuilt hood hinges so I don't think this one will work, but the finished product looks AWESOME! Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-06-2014, 07:32 AM	#3
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? Those look great!

03-06-2014, 09:40 PM	#4
seafoam68 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 259	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? I dont have pics, but I went to hardware store and purchased some mild metal strips, I believe 3/4 inch wide, that fit right in between the gap of the gutter. Then just welded in and bondo filled a little. These are the strips of metal like they have in the "metal working" section or "bar stock" maybe.

03-06-2014, 11:16 PM	#6
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? Buck..i cut the "hump" across the middle of the gutter off and then welded in some 1/8 by 1 1/4" flatbar ....little filler....slick.....no finished pics yet...jim Attached Images __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

03-07-2014, 08:51 AM	#7
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? No doubt, this modification really makes the firewall much nicer.

03-07-2014, 01:38 PM	#8
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? Here is how I approached this based on Sgaylord's process (actually he assisted me). You can check out more at my build thread.. I like the look of the cap at a 45deg as opposed to flat. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=362010&page=3 __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300

03-07-2014, 10:58 PM	#10
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: How did you smooth your firewall wire gutter? A couple more Buck....finished in hi-build with Porters' pass side pieces and then with his hinges..they are trimmed a little a bottom with mine being flat...I like the 45* look too but may be tricky with P.B. hinges.....jim Attached Images __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791



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