here is a firewall shave kit i bought. it doesnt really fit correctly so i might use it to make a new one that fits better

 

has anyone removed the steering column, i dont want to rip this boot but i can't seem to figure out how to get it out without cutting this boot?

 

tk-mpl

i havent bought my accuair kit yet so im not sure where im mounting the sensors. did you find a place to mount yours?

 

Where did you find that shave kit and what are they worth and how bad does it not fit?
I ended up cutting mine off, it was pretty beat. New one is $30.00 on flee bay.:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-1964-Impala-Belair-Biscayne-Steering-Column-Fire-Wall-Seal-Automatic-/380628338484?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1962%7CMake%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3AImpala&hash=item589f378734&vxp=mtr#ht_474wt_924

 

If I remember correctly. Unbolt the nut for steering wheel then slide the shaft out of the steering column. Then you should be able to slide the rubber boot off. Neat looking project.

 

stormed thanks for the link on that cover. as soon as i get time to mock up the firewall plates and take a pic i will post it to show how its off a little. i probly could get by with it but we will see.

http://empire-customs.com/store/prod...id_product=162
here is the link for the shave kit

it took them bout 2 months to get it to me when it showed in stock on the website

6.0 1955 i will try that method thanks

 

Nice Project guy! I have a 64 impala ragtop that I'm putting in a 6.0 too. I will be watching your project.

 

thanks patdade...it was just suspension upgrade and it snowballed into where its at now

 

comp cams trunion upgrade

 

and they are all done

 

Thanks for posting about the firewall smoothing plate. I almost bought one. Guess I'll go ahead and smooth it the hard and cheaper way.

 

i put hydraulics on the a few years back. i think the rear upper shock mounts are bent downward. what do you guys think? if so should i cut them off and make fabricate something in its place or heat them up and try to bend them back...I just noticed it and to think I was so close to sending the frame off for powder coat and now this came up

 

I keep searching for any info on mount the e-level sensors and haven't found anything.... I am at the point now in the install and will start playing with it soon..
Are you going yo run a pan hard bar? I put a Y-bone in mine..

 

i plan on running the pan hard bar. i want to run 20x10 wheels for the back and i was reading on the layitlow forum that the y bone wont let you lay with 20" wheels

 

here is the passenger side firewall shave kit that i bought. it doesnt cover it up all the way









here is the one i made off of the purchased kit



a little trimming and it should work

 

my niece was trying to help me

 

boxed in the rear trailing arm mounts








here is one of the holes to run the air line in the frame. the hole is placed right before the x on the inside of the frame...im gonna have to run the airline through the driveshaft tunnel towards the back of the car



inside the spring pocket

 

here is all my internal components from texas speed



texas speed ls3 camshaft



bigger valve springs



ls7 lifters


arp head bolts




meling oil pump

 

here is all my internal components from texas speed



texas speed ls3 camshaft



bigger valve springs



ls7 lifters


arp head bolts




meling oil pump