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Sep 28, 2015 | 03:55 AM

Crop Duster

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Fire Wall Pad Question

Is it possible to use a 1967 firewall pad in a 1965 2wd? The reason I ask is I don't want to pay $250 for one of the ABS plastic ones when you can get a 67 for $80.

Sep 28, 2015 | 04:31 AM

jowilker

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Don't see why not, as the firewalls are basically the same 65-79.

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Sep 28, 2015 | 05:26 AM

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Thanks! I think I will order one and see how it fits. From looking at the pictures it seems the only big difference is where the wiring goes through the firewall.

Sep 28, 2015 | 10:32 AM

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Look forward to hearing how it fits as I need one for my '66.
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Sep 28, 2015 | 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by john jamieson

Look forward to hearing how it fits as I need one for my '66.
john

Me too.

See companion thread re: rear cab mount support.

Oct 8, 2015 | 12:18 PM

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Just received the firewall pad. I got one on e-bay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/191496187169?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITIt is made of what appears to be 3/32 inch thick neoprene rubber with a 1/2 inch thick jute backing. I did a trial fit on a fire wall out of a parts truck and I think it is going to be just fine. It seems everything on the passenger side is exactly right all the holes for the heater are OK. On the drivers side the steering column and the brake mount seem to be in the correct spot. The wiring is a different story. None of those holes line up and will have to be cut for the 65 wiring and the other holes plugged. But for $79 with free shipping it will do the job.

Oct 8, 2015 | 05:51 PM

Becky_is_a_66

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Originally Posted by Crop Duster

Is it possible to use a 1967 firewall pad in a 1965 2wd? The reason I ask is I don't want to pay $250 for one of the ABS plastic ones when you can get a 67 for $80.

That looks like a good deal to me; I bought the expensive ABS plastic repop for the 65-66 and still had to modify and trim to get it to fit correct. The ABS is much harder to modify then the material on the one you purchased (switched to power steering so column alignment was the worst part). Still have to do the other truck so look forward to hearing when you finish the install.