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11-16-2023, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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1933 pick up firewall removal
Can the firewall of a 33 pick up truck, with a 4 cylinder motor, be removed - or is it welded in place like the model A's were? Trying to resolve old issues with a heater, heater hoses, way too many extra holes etc. Figured I'd ask the "go to" guys for the answer before blindly attempting it.
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11-16-2023, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
Maybe spot welded in places and riveted.You need to brace the cowl if you do that.
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11-16-2023, 02:08 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
Definitely spot welded in place. The 1932 models are the only post-Model T ford vehicles with detachable firewalls.
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11-16-2023, 03:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
I would try to weld them up depends what else is wrong with it .Ted
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11-16-2023, 06:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
I welded up 32extra holes in the firewall of our 38 conv. made plugs for the big ones, just welded small ones...much easier than removing firewall
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11-16-2023, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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11-16-2023, 09:45 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
Firewall is all part of the cab, cowl, top and rear panel.
mine was a swiss cheese too but I just found grommet hole plugs of various sizes to snap in place and covered with speed shop decals, Pennzoil and gasoline stickers.
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11-17-2023, 12:47 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
Late '32 through '34 closed cabs have detachable roofs. They are not spot welded in place.
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11-17-2023, 09:46 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1933 pick up firewall removal
IIRC, the firewall + cowl structure isn't welded to the floor - only riveted - as is the rear door jamb + rear panel structure, making it relatively simple (albeit time consuming) to knock-down a cab.
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