LMC Insulated ABS Plastic Firewall Covers

[Fastbackin1970]

I need to replace the one on my 1972 Ford F100. Has anyone done this? What is the quality of this particular part from LMC? Is it a pain in the butt to replace?

Thanks!

[cdeal28078]

I have looked at this for a while now. I would think it would be a pretty good project since just about everything under the dash would have to be removed. I wonder what the cover itself looks like being ABS. That is my main concern. If it is hard and shiny I don't want it and will use black carpet.
clint

[flyboy2610]

I put one in my truck this past July. They are shiny black plastic, but not hard and rigid. they do bend and have some give to them. They are backed with fiberglass insulation. The holes for bolts, steering column. and gas pedal are cut out. There was a bit of minor trimming involved, but not much.
You are correct when you say these are a PIA to install! You basically have to strip the firewall of all components, but you will not have to remove the wiper assembly. It's a lot of work to do this, but IMHO it's well worth it!

[td]

I put one in my truck this past July.  It's a lot of work to do this, but IMHO it's well worth it!

PICS, PICS!!!

[Joshpow]

.  I need a firewall solution.  This is worth looking at.

[FORDification]

I bought one too, just didn't get a chance to install it before I had to put my projects into storage. Like flyboy stated, these are a soft flexible plastic and appear very durable. They're a very nice upgrade from the cardboard pieces, and should last indefinitely.

[convincor]

i used on in my 68 i did years ago and it was a nice piece.. my thought is though it kind of gives it a commerial look were in the 72 CS i had with carpet it seemed to have a more cozy feeling...

[1971ford]

i used on in my 68 i did years ago and it was a nice piece.. my thought is though it kind of gives it a commerial look were in the 72 CS i had with carpet it seemed to have a more cozy feeling...

yep im going to be doing the 69's firewall and kick panels in carpet that matches the floor once i get it because it makes it look all warm and cozy . Nothing wrong with a plastic firewall cover but carpet is way cheap as well.

[91Bear]

[cdeal28078]

:nopix:

I agree 100%. Don't these people know how picture starved we are?
How is San Antonio these days. We live in Live Oak for a couple of years while in the Air Force. Austin before that.
Sure miss it. If ya'll get fed up enough and make Texas your own country I might try and move back.
clint

[91Bear]

We didn't do so well back in 1836-1845 when we were our own country.  I wouldn't hold your breath!

[jzjames]

Howcome we lost Sharkdance's pics of his installation? That was a pretty good step by step.

LMC price now incl. shipping: $250

[91Bear]

Only 183.95 from Mac's Antique Auto Parts.

[zakt]

same one as LMC, just different price?? need one also ...