Hey guys what did you do for mounting things under your dash. I don't
want any holes in my new firewall. So I need some ideas for universal
type mounts for under dash stuff.
Thanks
Scumbag
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Hey guys what did you do for mounting things under your dash. I don't
want any holes in my new firewall. So I need some ideas for universal
type mounts for under dash stuff.
Thanks
Scumbag
:confused:
It mostly depends how sticky it is!:LOL:
Seriously what did you have in mind? If it isn't heavy, more options are available.
I am going a little overboard on my build (I think), but I just finished (this past weekend) bending 1" X 1" sq. tubing and putting it under the Dash (Welding it to the pinch welds), and then triangulating it to the "A" Pillars-it will take away any Cowl shake as well as offering a place to mount stuff-just a thought-
you should edit your title..... Scumbag
Yep, you should clean it up. :( That is ok on some forums, not here.
Don
That why he calls himself SCUMBAGQuote:
Originally Posted by scumbag
Are ya sure he didn't leave an "F" out by mistake? (SHIFT)
how about instead of complaining about what he wrote, we help him? :d
SB,I had the same problem with the 34 I drilled holes and counter sunk for flat head screws and used a mounting bracket to mount a lot of stuff (better word) ac/ht,coil,msd box,etc.I then ran the hood welt over the screws and it was hid .That made for a good solid set up.
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Originally Posted by gassersrule_196
We are helping him.............helping him to understand some of the rules of this forum so he doesn't make the same mistake again. :):) Besides, when someone posts like that I lose any interest in helping solve the problem.
Don
I managed to keep firewall clean by going thru floor with wiring and steering. For inside wiring, I attached 90 degree angles to side kick panels and attached same thickness plywood in front of the firewall. then I mounted all my wiring to this front panels. I spent a lot of time researching what side pass or drivers. Even asked people on here with similar car.
Thanks Guys for the ideas.
I'm truly sorry for the &%$#
Word in the beginning. I tried
to change it, but it would not
change the main title. Once
again I am very sorry.
Scumbag
Thank You, My grandson reads this forum, it's the only one I let him on because we are respectful here.Quote:
Originally Posted by scumbag
Ken
I dunno. I am so torn.
I mean it is one thing to have a nice spotless clean forum, but ..
Aw what the heck. I can't seem to form my answer. Probably because I am bucking feat from work.
PS.. I HATE running 90s for wiring. Always a pain in the posterior.
I'd take some 1X1 angel drill some holes in it, then spot weld that acrossed the inside
of the cab up under the dash. Then run some flat bar from that to the lip on the bottom of the dash. Then you could put stuff all the way acrossed the rails if you wanted too.
You could weld or screw the flat to the rail or angel on the fire wall.
They might even have some sort of clips for that. Kurt
As mentioned if your firewall is painted you will need to go another way. But instead of welding a Bolt by the head. A much nicer look can be had by using elevator bolts. These have a nice and very wide head for welding, and can be had in almost every size from 1/4 up to 7/16.
RS
Nice job heatwave, that's the cleanest firewall I've seen in a while. You and Ken do fine work at hiding all the busy stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by heatwave
My Willys is a plastic car and has a smooth firewall. I too did not want any holes in the fire wall. I mounted (glued) a piece of 3/8 Birch ply wood to the inside of the firewall. It has a number of 1/4-20 blind fasteners so I could add a second 3/8 Birch panel. Purpose being that if i really didn't like what the second panel did, I can sort of easily change it. Everything mounts to the plywood.
I even have the ignition box and coil mounted to it. I have an MSD pass thru for the coli wire that you can hardly see under the hood. The only other hole inthe fire wall is for the throttle linkage and it has the Lokar cable running thru it.
It is a lot of extra work to do the clean firewall but I feel it is worth it.
My car is not very big under the dash so there is a huge amount of wiring wrapped up under the dash and in the kick panels.
Firebird77clone wrote:I totally agree with you! I mean,that's why I so love the HAMB.:LOL::LOL::cool:Quote:
I mean it is one thing to have a nice spotless clean forum, but ..
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I must say that a lot of really good suggestions have been put forth. I can't speak to firewall hangings as all stuff was put in the old fashion way..... nuts, bolts, screws and rivets. :)
Heatwave, thanks for the picture of the underside of your dash. My 'glass '29 looks similar at this point so your picture is encouraging to me.
Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder
For ease of access later and to keep things out of site when the wiring is done, sometimes a panel attached under the dash and hinged with a piano hinge makes working on the under dash components easier but keeps them out of site when you're cruizin'....I secure the hinged panel in the concealed position with either dzus fasteners or screws....
very good idea Dave. I hate working upside down under the steering wheel!:D