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The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: jswoody on June 29, 2018, 11:21:47 PM

Title: 1967 firewall pad
Post by: jswoody on June 29, 2018, 11:21:47 PM
I am wondering if anyone can answer a question related to the San Jose firewall mat appearance.  While restoring a 1967 firewall pad for a project car, I have become interested in the purpose of a rectangular opening approximately 3.5" x 3.5" just above the fuse panel placement.  I have confirmed this opening now in three separate Mustang mats however have not been told the purpose yet.  Is this for a specific mustang or application, and is it appropriately open in a 1967 GT 500?  Any information is appreciated.
Title: Re: 1967 firewall pad
Post by: johnsshelby on July 25, 2018, 11:11:46 AM
Looks like no one knows, I wonder the same thing. Sorry.
Title: Re: 1967 firewall pad
Post by: JD on July 25, 2018, 11:44:31 AM
OK, so it's not an A/C related?
Title: Re: 1967 firewall pad
Post by: 67_1183 on July 25, 2018, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: JD on July 25, 2018, 11:44:31 AM
OK, so it's not an A/C related?

If this is what is being discussed, here is a pic from unrestored 1183, a 67412 car.  No A/C.
Title: Re: 1967 firewall pad
Post by: jswoody on July 25, 2018, 02:15:40 PM
Quote from: 67_1183 on July 25, 2018, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: JD on July 25, 2018, 11:44:31 AM
OK, so it's not an A/C related?

If this is what is being discussed, here is a pic from unrestored 1183, a 67412 car.  No A/C.

Yes it is.  Thank you.  After seeing several pictures of this perforated section missing, I wanted to know if it should be open or closed.  Thank you for the picture..