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11-02-2004 #1
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What is YOUR firewall made from??
I just started making the templates for my custom firewall for the Novacane project. The factory firewall has been completely removed and I am starting from scratch.
I don't know if I should use aluminum with beads rolled in it or if I should use steel. I think the aluminum would be to light but would look real clean. The steel would be a tougher piece!
What do you guys think??
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11-03-2004 #2
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i would assume that the aluminum would let alot more of the heat into the cabin but then again im no expert and that would be a little sacrifice for something that would look really cool
Nick
11-03-2004 #3
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Mine is made of tin foil and paper bags.
No, really it is made out of a sectioned steel wheel barrow tub.
Tyler
11-03-2004 #4
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I thought i saw you steal my wheelbarrow!!
Originally Posted by TitoJones
Mine is made of tin foil and paper bags.
No, really it is made out of a sectioned steel wheel barrow tub.
Tyler
Use steel. If you want to, roll some beads in it.1965 Buick Skylark
11-03-2004 #5
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wow
wow a wheel barrow tub is a great idea. looks very nice.
11-03-2004 #6
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Oil Pan
I used part of a Ford 302 oil pan on my camaros firewall. Gave a nice recess for the distributer. I will have to see If I can dig up some pics.
The wheel barrow tub looks awesome!!! Nice work!-Joe Cilluffo-
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11-05-2004 #7
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I'm using 16g 1018 steel.
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11-05-2004 #8
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I wish I knew.......
I'm sure it's made of 100's of thousands of lines of text, commands, symbols, and alot of computative jargon!!!
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11-05-2004 #9
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Mine is made from two sheets of 18 guage steel
http://www.z069.us/69/Sent_to_HRCS/HRCS92.jpg"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
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11-05-2004 #10dennis68 GuestKeep in mind, do you want a bulkhead or a firewall? A bulkhead is what most vehicles have between the engine and cabin, if you want a firewall it should be at least 16ga steel if not thicker and some fireproof matting would also help.
11-06-2004 #11
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Mine's made from whatever the factory made it out of :D
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