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Any ideas on how to finish the interior firewall? I thoughtthe rubber floor mat would cover it. I did not think that through so well did I! I have a fuse panel and heater so it,s not much area. I have some sound insulation on it. Carpet is to fancy. I was thinking morerubber floor mat or if I could find a spray bed liner in a rattle can that would build to 1/8 or more thickness that would be a good alternative.

Gene,

For what it is worth, the 41-45 military deco trucks originally had an insulated fiberboard firewall pad on all applications.

Personally I think some type of padding and insulation would be a good idea so as to block out some of the engine heat.

Paul

I got an ABS firewall pad for my '40 from Chevsofthe40s. It has padding behind it. I think it works well.

https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/shop/...p;dept=Truck&searchtype=FT&Go=Go

Dennis

Dennis, how does that pad secure to the firewall?

I had a couple of bolt holes already there so I used them. They were on lower each side. Then at the top I put under the heater mounting. It fits well and is semi-rigid so really doesn't need much. The truck is all apart now so can't show a picture.

Dennis

Thanks. I,ll check out chevs of the 40s they are in town.

I first covered mine with some of the foil faced insulation (from Lowes). Then I glued toolbox drawer liner on top the insulation with one of the 3M adhesives. If you cut it carefully in the right pattern you can fit it so you barely notice the joints.

Check out this matterial.

That's a great idea. I looked at this again this weekend and left still puzzled. I like your idea. I can find something like you suggested. Thanks again.