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kehughes · 02-21-2018, 06:47 PM

I've been stripping my cab of everything to prepare for paint. It had firewall insulation in it. Was this original to the vehicle or was this something added? Thanks

Kube · 02-21-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kehughes

I've been stripping my cab of everything to prepare for paint. It had firewall insulation in it. Was this original to the vehicle or was this something added? Thanks

Not certain what it was exactly you'd removed. There was originally a rather thick pad glued to a dense cardboard insulator. The pad was perhaps 5/8" thick.
Is that what you'd removed?

kehughes · 02-22-2018, 12:37 AM

Here is a piece of it.

sunshine · 02-22-2018, 05:23 AM

That's what they came with , my 39 pkup had the same ,I believe my new one came from Carpenders . Sunshine

39portlander · 02-22-2018, 06:32 AM

I got my one piece firewall insulator from Joes Antique part#75-700770-1 for 37-39 trucks. It is a thick molded ABS plastic textured panel that has the "chicken scratch" texture.

This one fit perfect in my cab but I did have to get the longer 7/8" insulator studs part# 48-7001670-A due to the thicker design.

I also had to open up the holes through the insulator padding so the cab choke/throttle rods moved freely.

As far as prepping for paint, tap all your floorboard screws and put some 1/4"-20 cheapo bolts in those holes before you begin, you won't have to remove primer/paint later.

TJ · 02-22-2018, 07:38 AM

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The insulators are made by Quiet Ride in Stockton, Ca. Almost all of the V-8 vendors carry their product.

mcharley40 · 03-17-2018, 07:32 AM

Hello, I am not finding an answer to a question That's most likely been asked. Does anyone make original type cardboard firewall pad not the ABS ??

Kube · 03-17-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mcharley40

Hello, I am not finding an answer to a question That's most likely been asked. Does anyone make original type cardboard firewall pad not the ABS ??

Not that I am aware of.

TJ · 03-17-2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mcharley40

Hello, I am not finding an answer to a question That's most likely been asked. Does anyone make original type cardboard firewall pad not the ABS ??

I'm not sure if they are still made, but some time back the repos were made out of fiberglass rather than ABS.

02-21-2018, 06:47 PM	#1
kehughes Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 149	1939 pickup firewall insulation I've been stripping my cab of everything to prepare for paint. It had firewall insulation in it. Was this original to the vehicle or was this something added? Thanks

02-22-2018, 05:23 AM	#4
sunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SUNSHINE MD. Posts: 318	Re: 1939 pickup firewall insulation That's what they came with , my 39 pkup had the same ,I believe my new one came from Carpenders . Sunshine

02-22-2018, 06:32 AM	#5
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: 1939 pickup firewall insulation I got my one piece firewall insulator from Joes Antique part#75-700770-1 for 37-39 trucks. It is a thick molded ABS plastic textured panel that has the "chicken scratch" texture. This one fit perfect in my cab but I did have to get the longer 7/8" insulator studs part# 48-7001670-A due to the thicker design. I also had to open up the holes through the insulator padding so the cab choke/throttle rods moved freely. As far as prepping for paint, tap all your floorboard screws and put some 1/4"-20 cheapo bolts in those holes before you begin, you won't have to remove primer/paint later. Last edited by 39portlander; 02-22-2018 at 06:44 AM.

02-22-2018, 07:38 AM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: 1939 pickup firewall insulation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The insulators are made by Quiet Ride in Stockton, Ca. Almost all of the V-8 vendors carry their product.

03-17-2018, 07:32 AM	#7
mcharley40 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 18	Re: 1939 pickup firewall insulation Hello, I am not finding an answer to a question That's most likely been asked. Does anyone make original type cardboard firewall pad not the ABS ??