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NickP
12-11-2014, 03:22 PM
Well, it has beem a while since I have posted anything regarding a Tri Five. I share the month between projects; One week it's the 57, next week it's the Bronco. Up until now, my focus has been the Bronco due to its complexity but I shifted gears and decided to begin modifying the firewall.

The product was provided by Joe Lutz of Hot Rod Dynamics. Upon receipt of the part, I thought it seemed well constructed and the pricing is reasonable. Very little filler during paint should be required during the body prep.

It was really prety simple to cut out all of the old material, detatch the front body mounts with a spotweld remover and slide the new piece in. Tomorrow, I'll begin laying out the holes for the master cylinder and steering column (Ididit). Also using the Ididti swivel joint at the firewall for that penitration.

As a guide for those holes, I left a portion of the firewall in tact that has the original openings. Once the final fit is completed I'll simply mark it from the inside, remove the firewall panel and finish cutting that small portion free.

The firewall is a full width unit. We chose to use the complete unit however, some have used only the section between the front body mounts/hood hinge area.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/2283636/24510297/410540904.jpg

You can see the small section remaining where the MC and Column protrude.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/2283636/24510297/410540906.jpg

There is a great number of spotwelds to remove.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/2283636/24510297/410540796.jpg

Trial Fit.

chevynut
12-11-2014, 05:01 PM
NIck, do you think these aftermarket firewalls are worth the $350-400 they cost? I don't know what HRD gets for theirs, but I have seen others at that price. I built mine for $60 for a full sheet of 16 gauge, half of which I still have. Then you have the installation cost. Just wondering what guys think of the cost of these firewalls. I may offer them myself.

NickP
12-11-2014, 08:17 PM
I think it's a viable product. There is some profit there for certain. PM me when time allows.

5Clint7
12-12-2014, 03:33 AM
Good job Nick.

Bihili
12-12-2014, 08:36 AM
do you think these aftermarket firewalls are worth the $350-400 they cost

Plus shipping cost on a large item like this.

NickP
12-12-2014, 07:54 PM
Plus shipping cost on a large item like this.

UPS was 35 bucks, considering some freight charges in the past I thought this was reasonable. Some companies put handling, packaging and on and on in fees just to make a profit.

carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)
12-13-2014, 01:07 PM
should look great when done. :cool:

MP&C
12-13-2014, 03:16 PM
Looks good Nick!

chevynut
12-14-2014, 07:36 AM
Some companies put handling, packaging and on and on in fees just to make a profit.

Yup. Just got a ladder bar kit from Jim Meyers Racing and they charged $160 to ship it UPS. That's ridiculous imo.

NickP
12-14-2014, 08:02 AM
Yup. Just got a ladder bar kit from Jim Meyers Racing and they charged $160 to ship it UPS. That's ridiculous imo.

I have, on occasion due to a temper rise caused by total ludicrousness,gotten on the UPS site and reversed the ship to determine how bad I just gotscrewed and do a follow up with a pdf attached to an email showing theoffending vendor just how wrong they are. I have managed to obtain a refund on several occasions.

chevynut
12-14-2014, 08:46 AM
I just went to UPS.com and entered the info for the two packages. Got $69.09 total and that's without using my UPS account. If I pay with my account, it's $40.51 for the two packages. What a ripoff at the $160 Jim Meyers charged!

567chevys
12-14-2014, 09:40 AM
Hello Nick

The fire wall looks great , You should see the firewall they installed in the 55 Jon got from you , He is having a viper motor installed it it :confused:

Laszlo , some times UPS and Fed EX charge extra for a Over size packages .

It's a rip off in my book .


Sid

NickP
12-14-2014, 12:13 PM
I just went to UPS.com and entered the info for the two packages. Got $69.09 total and that's without using my UPS account. If I pay with my account, it's $40.51 for the two packages. What a ripoff at the $160 Jim Meyers charged!

That's what I mean exactly! I'd call them and send it back or better yet, see if they have a Facebook page. I know many here and on other sites don't like FB but I have found it very usefull for dasterdly deeds like this.

NickP
12-14-2014, 12:14 PM
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Meyer-Racing-Products/135056363209821