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Smooth68 · 04-08-2003, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by Roberty
I take it from some of the above pictures of the completely filled smooth firewalls that these are only show/extremely limited use trucks? I don't think I could do without AC here in the south on a driver. Good looking firewalls though - just not too practical.

Roberty

Check out companies like Vintage Air - they have lots of cool AC units that work without the monster black plastic box hanging off of the firewall!

Roberty · 04-08-2003, 04:03 PM

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Originally posted by ProSt68Trk

Check out companies like Vintage Air - they have lots of cool AC units that work without the monster black plastic box hanging off of the firewall!

I was wondering about that ProSt68Trk but didn't know anyone who had one of the Vintage Air systems. Thanks!

Roberty

lngbed71 · 04-08-2003, 07:55 PM

Here is my firewall and other stuff.

*Shane* · 04-09-2003, 10:03 AM

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I take it from some of the above pictures of the completely filled smooth firewalls that these are only show/extremely limited use trucks? I don't think I could do without AC here in the south on a driver. Good looking firewalls though - just not too practical.

Hot Rod Air and Vintage Air are two companies that offer A/C and Heat systems that still allow for a smooooth firewall. The entire unit is placed under the dash, so there is no need for that big ol' ugly heater box out there on the firewall. Don't worry, I could never live without AC either ....

hobby67stepside · 04-09-2003, 01:40 PM

I'm in the process of installing a Gen II Compac unit by Vintage Air. Just the 2 A/C hoses and 2 heat hoses with go thru the firewall.

XXL · 04-10-2003, 11:34 PM

Here's a shot of the firewall on the cab currently on the truck. I'm thinking the new one will be an improvement once it's done...

Hooter · 04-10-2003, 11:37 PM

I have never seen a coolant recovery tank like that before

1971 Cheyenne · 04-10-2003, 11:51 PM

lngbed71 HOLY CRUD! I love those flames on the inners! WOW! my compliments!

Nice firewalls guys!

lngbed71 · 04-10-2003, 11:55 PM

Thanks, it's all blood sweat and.....beers!!

Chevy Wrench · 04-11-2003, 01:27 AM

Hey XXL, I love the I-6, how do you like it? I was thinking on putting one in my 67. I know a buddy who has some Offy stuff for them. Not sure if he will part with it though.

Low68 · 04-11-2003, 01:41 AM

Here is my firewall. I have a Old Air airconditioning kit. I smoothed most of the other holes in the firewall.

XXL · 04-11-2003, 08:16 AM

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Originally posted by Chevy Wrench
Hey XXL, I love the I-6, how do you like it? I was thinking on putting one in my 67. I know a buddy who has some Offy stuff for them. Not sure if he will part with it though.

My 250/1bbl is definitely no hotrod. On the highway it helps if I can get behind a semi so I can do some drafting

Joe67 · 04-11-2003, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by XXL

My 250/1bbl is definitely no hotrod. On the highway it helps if I can get behind a semi so I can do some drafting

Yeah, don't be knocking da sixes :p Mine was good enough to drive to work today

Like the numbers still on the firewall

Smooth68 · 04-11-2003, 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by Hooter
I have never seen a coolant recovery tank like that before

Thats not for coolant, it's an original nitrous system!

**1971Stepside** · 04-11-2003, 10:15 AM

isn't that the flux compasitor that has to reach so many gigowatts to engage?

Oh, and I like the duct tape shave....how many layers does it take to get a good smooth finish? LOL

XXL · 04-11-2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by 1971Stepside
isn't that the flux compasitor that has to reach so many gigowatts to engage?

Oh, and I like the duct tape shave....how many layers does it take to get a good smooth finish? LOL

You missed the spray foam in the blower motor hole

. This cab looks like an ant farm with all the rust holes in it. A $3 can of spray foam and 10' of duct tape has made it drivable for 2 MA winters now. 'Defrost' is handled by my arm and an old beach towel. I sure hope my other cab gets finished soon

Kenneth

XXL · 05-14-2003, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by brad2
XXL the cowl is welded up. This project stopped being practical a long time ago. No wipers.........I will rely on Rain X.

Well, I've been contemplating following your lead on the uber-shaved cowl. However, MA says this...

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d) Windshield Wiper(s). Test for proper operation. If the vehicle was equipped with two wipers, as furnished by the manufacturer, both must be maintained in good working order. Wiper blades must properly contact the windshield and, be of the same length as those furnished as original equipment. The rubber elements shall be free from damage or tears.

I'm asking for a ruling from RMV on this that states, if the vehicle is not CURRENTLY equipped with a wiper mechanism, then it would be as if it was never so equipped. My first impression when talking to one of their regulatory liaisons was not positive, but we'll see. I will definitely be shaving the vents... but would like to get rid of at least the passenger side wiper, if not both. What's the rule in OK?

Kenneth

lotik · 05-14-2003, 09:39 AM

all this custom and your gonna stop for a petty mandatory wiper law? bah!

**1971Stepside** · 05-14-2003, 09:42 AM

That petty law might keep him from getting a license plate for his truck...or worse if found and they wanted to be jerks the truck could be impounded.

04-08-2003, 07:55 PM	#28
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Here is my firewall and other stuff. Attached Images __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-09-2003, 01:40 PM	#30
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I'm in the process of installing a Gen II Compac unit by Vintage Air. Just the 2 A/C hoses and 2 heat hoses with go thru the firewall. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

04-10-2003, 11:34 PM	#31
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Here's a shot of the firewall on the cab currently on the truck. I'm thinking the new one will be an improvement once it's done... Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

04-10-2003, 11:37 PM	#32
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	I have never seen a coolant recovery tank like that before __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

04-10-2003, 11:51 PM	#33
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	lngbed71 HOLY CRUD! I love those flames on the inners! WOW! my compliments! Nice firewalls guys! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

04-10-2003, 11:55 PM	#34
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Thanks, it's all blood sweat and.....beers!! __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-11-2003, 01:27 AM	#35
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Hey XXL, I love the I-6, how do you like it? I was thinking on putting one in my 67. I know a buddy who has some Offy stuff for them. Not sure if he will part with it though. __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

04-11-2003, 01:41 AM	#36
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Here is my firewall. I have a Old Air airconditioning kit. I smoothed most of the other holes in the firewall. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread

04-11-2003, 10:15 AM	#40
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	isn't that the flux compasitor that has to reach so many gigowatts to engage? Oh, and I like the duct tape shave....how many layers does it take to get a good smooth finish? LOL __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-14-2003, 09:39 AM	#43
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	all this custom and your gonna stop for a petty mandatory wiper law? bah! __________________ negative camber //LA\\

05-14-2003, 09:42 AM	#44
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	That petty law might keep him from getting a license plate for his truck...or worse if found and they wanted to be jerks the truck could be impounded. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."



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