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Here's another firewall grommet question for all the folks that know more than I do.

I'm in the process of deciphering the wiring and instruments in my '48 1/2 ton chevy truck.

I have a grommet with 4 small holes (throttle,choke, temp?,oil?) but I seem to be missing the small oval plate that secures it
to the firewall. Are this available from any vendors that you know of?
Thank you
Jeff (slowly pulling my hair out putting this truck back together)

Jeff,

I'll be interested in seeing other members' photos.

My 1954 trucks do not have those holes, and therefore no attachment plate.

A 4-hole 47-49 grommet is attached below.
And, a full set of 47-49 firewall is also attached, below (slightly different looking 4-hole grommet?).

That 4-hole grommet can be a pain to install.

There is a metal cover held on by 2 screws. I haven't seen them offered by vendors. Check thefillingstation.com.

Does your 1952 have that plate, Carl ? (photo?)

It has way too many years for me to remember what was on my 1948 Panel.

Tim and Carl

I have the grommet, but after some research I discover there is indeed a metal cover plate with two screws that secures it.
Here's a picture I found of it.
Jeff

This is perhaps a better photo of the Escutcheon plate I'm looking for!


Jeff

Jeff,

Check with Jerry at (816) 833-4414

or

Tom at (918) 542-3871

One of these guys should have what you're looking for.

Jeff,

Thanks for the photos.

"Tom & Jerry?"

Andy

Thanks, I'll give these guys a call. I've never heard of either one of them,
Hopefully one of them will have the missing piece!
For some reason I thought I had it laying around the shop in a box someplace but
after a thorough search I came up empty.(yet again)

Tim, you are welcomed!

Jeff

What are the measurements on the retainer, especially the depth of the dished in center part? I can press the cupped center into a piece of 18 gauge and you can trim to the correct size, shape, and screw hole spacing. If just wanting to hold grommet in place get the right size freeze plug and braze/weld ears on it for the screw holes.

Tim, that's definitely 'Tom & Jerry' as I remember them!

Coilover

Thanks for the offer. Just spoke to Jerry in Independence, MO and he'll have an original on it's way soon!