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xharobikeslifex · 09-03-2010, 09:58 AM

REMOVING THE FIREWALL ON THE "SHELL"

Where as the firewall on the "shell" do whatever you want to the firewall to make it easier to take out, but try not to damage your shell in the process. Like in this pick my buddie Ryan Berry (whats_next) is cutting the firewall down the middle to make it easier to take out. As you will see me Ryan Berry and Mitch Miller are just going to be taking the firewall out chunks at a time

Now when removing the firewall on the "shell" you need to remove this bracket where as in the "clip" we just cut that shit off

Like so...

Pretty much the process is the same for removing it on the "clip" drill inside the car and chisel underneath the car.
and with enough tugging and pulling it will eventually be out.

Oh yea and don't forget to give a friendly goodbye to your old firewall.
TEST FITTING FIREWALL

Louis Mcconell (I think it fits)

Looks like a captain morgan ad I once saw haha
WElDING THE FIREWALL

Well this is the bad sucker that welded my firewall in place im not so sure on what brand or type of welder this is but if you really want to know I can ask. I was at work when most of the test fitting happened but as you will see from the pictures things seemed to line up quite well with some clamping, man handling, tack welding, and hammering. From Louis and Ryan

Double check and make sure things are fitted into place haha and start WELDING!

Ryan Berry Everyone! The welds turned out great everything went according to plan.

Ryan even managed to swap out the vin number which I was most greatful for just needs a little bondo, sanding, and paint and it wont even be noticable. I really got to say thanks to all the people that helped me Dillon, Wesly, Ryan, John, Mitch, Louis, and K00laid from nico forums. I really couldn't of done it without your help and support.
If I had to do this all over again I would of just cut the firewall and had someone weld it. Drilling out the spot welds is such a PITA and really not worth the time. But I'm glad it's in and over worth now I can really start focusing this build on other areas either than the firewall thank GOD! (sigh of relief)

09-03-2010, 09:58 AM	#23
xharobikeslifex Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shawnee Posts: 168 Trader Rating: (5)	REMOVING THE FIREWALL ON THE "SHELL" Where as the firewall on the "shell" do whatever you want to the firewall to make it easier to take out, but try not to damage your shell in the process. Like in this pick my buddie Ryan Berry (whats_next) is cutting the firewall down the middle to make it easier to take out. As you will see me Ryan Berry and Mitch Miller are just going to be taking the firewall out chunks at a time Now when removing the firewall on the "shell" you need to remove this bracket where as in the "clip" we just cut that shit off Like so... Pretty much the process is the same for removing it on the "clip" drill inside the car and chisel underneath the car. and with enough tugging and pulling it will eventually be out. Oh yea and don't forget to give a friendly goodbye to your old firewall. TEST FITTING FIREWALL Louis Mcconell (I think it fits) Looks like a captain morgan ad I once saw haha WElDING THE FIREWALL Well this is the bad sucker that welded my firewall in place im not so sure on what brand or type of welder this is but if you really want to know I can ask. I was at work when most of the test fitting happened but as you will see from the pictures things seemed to line up quite well with some clamping, man handling, tack welding, and hammering. From Louis and Ryan Double check and make sure things are fitted into place haha and start WELDING! Ryan Berry Everyone! The welds turned out great everything went according to plan. Ryan even managed to swap out the vin number which I was most greatful for just needs a little bondo, sanding, and paint and it wont even be noticable. I really got to say thanks to all the people that helped me Dillon, Wesly, Ryan, John, Mitch, Louis, and K00laid from nico forums. I really couldn't of done it without your help and support. If I had to do this all over again I would of just cut the firewall and had someone weld it. Drilling out the spot welds is such a PITA and really not worth the time. But I'm glad it's in and over worth now I can really start focusing this build on other areas either than the firewall thank GOD! (sigh of relief) Last edited by xharobikeslifex; 09-19-2013 at 09:49 PM..