Factory Firewall Markings (How to save?) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 01-12-2010, 09:55 AM

Curious how you have saved your firewall markings. I need to clean up this area of the firewall, but don't want to "wax" them away.

Any ideas, tips or tricks?

hotrod 80 · 01-13-2010, 10:49 AM

I am wondering the same thing . My truck is high optioned and has markings all the way across . I don't even want to change the color of the truck to try and save them

Keith Seymore · 01-13-2010, 11:20 AM

Usually what guys do is document them with photos or sketches, repaint the firewall and then put them back on.

It doesn't sound like you guys will be repainting. You might just try cleaning the firewall with soap and water, or waxing right over them. I think you'll be surprised with how durable those markings are (especially after they've been on there for 40 years!).

Can you post pics? I'm not that familiar with the markings on these "earlier" trucks.

Here are some I found on mine while re-doing it this summer. I thought it was interesting that it must have been "#87" going down the line, and it is a 1987 model year vehicle.

K

mbgmike · 01-13-2010, 07:22 PM

They are pretty durable. I think it works like this "If you want them to come off they are durable"

We sell the paint sticks just for info here

http://estore.websitepros.com/126980...Categories.bok

72BlckButy · 01-13-2010, 08:13 PM

Here's a few shots from under the hood of the '69. I also have markings on the radiator support and behind the motor (on the firewall) as well.

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01-12-2010, 09:55 AM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Factory Firewall Markings (How to save?) Curious how you have saved your firewall markings. I need to clean up this area of the firewall, but don't want to "wax" them away. Any ideas, tips or tricks? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-13-2010, 10:49 AM	#2
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Factory Firewall Markings (How to save?) I am wondering the same thing . My truck is high optioned and has markings all the way across . I don't even want to change the color of the truck to try and save them __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-13-2010, 11:20 AM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Factory Firewall Markings (How to save?) Usually what guys do is document them with photos or sketches, repaint the firewall and then put them back on. It doesn't sound like you guys will be repainting. You might just try cleaning the firewall with soap and water, or waxing right over them. I think you'll be surprised with how durable those markings are (especially after they've been on there for 40 years!). Can you post pics? I'm not that familiar with the markings on these "earlier" trucks. Here are some I found on mine while re-doing it this summer. I thought it was interesting that it must have been "#87" going down the line, and it is a 1987 model year vehicle. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 01-13-2010 at 11:23 AM.

01-13-2010, 07:22 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Factory Firewall Markings (How to save?) They are pretty durable. I think it works like this "If you want them to come off they are durable" We sell the paint sticks just for info here http://estore.websitepros.com/126980...Categories.bok

01-13-2010, 08:13 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Factory Firewall Markings (How to save?) Here's a few shots from under the hood of the '69. I also have markings on the radiator support and behind the motor (on the firewall) as well. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-13-2010 at 08:14 PM.



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