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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Peter L. on October 18, 2022, 12:00:14 PM

Title: A/C firewall pad
Post by: Peter L. on October 18, 2022, 12:00:14 PM
  The firewall pad in my KR was missing when I got the car. It's a factory A/C car. Just wondering if someone could recommend a good replacement. I see a few different choices in the aftermarket.
            Thanks, Pete.
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: CharlesTurner on October 18, 2022, 03:18:20 PM
First choice would be to try and find a nice original.

Otherwise, there is a reproduction firewall pad that has a thin metal reinforcement to keep the right shape.  The repro will require coating with something like 3M body schutz or similar to at least give the pad some type of texture to resemble the originals.  I would recommend making all the holes needed first before coating.
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: Peter L. on October 19, 2022, 03:26:44 PM
  OK thanks Charles. I'll try to source out a used pad. I have a few Mustang buddies I can contact.
  Any preference for aftermarket? CJ, Branda, National Parts Depot....
                        Thanks again.    Pete.
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: CharlesTurner on October 19, 2022, 10:00:54 PM
This is the last one I got from NPD: 01610-2C
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: nctrucks on October 20, 2022, 12:18:35 AM
You might want to try West Coast Classic Cougar for a used original one.  I think cougar is the same.
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: J_Speegle on October 20, 2022, 03:53:20 AM
If your going to look and hopefully find a usable used one make sure that you get one from a Dearborn or NJ (didn't make Cougar) donor car.

There are differences
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: Peter L. on October 20, 2022, 08:31:05 AM
  OK thanks. It's a NJ car.
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: Bob Gaines on October 20, 2022, 12:44:14 PM
Quote from: Peter L. on October 20, 2022, 08:31:05 AM
  OK thanks. It's a NJ car.
It is a given that a 68 Shelby is a NJ car. I think Jeff was trying to explain that mats from ether Dearborn or NJ cars look the same and what you need when searching for a mat. You do not want a mat from a SJ car because it looks different.
Title: Re: A/C firewall pad
Post by: Peter L. on October 21, 2022, 08:19:19 AM
  Sorry, my mistake.