Author Topic: 68 firewall pad rubber fasteners  (Read 1667 times)

Offline original68

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68 firewall pad rubber fasteners
« on: July 15, 2014, 01:05:42 PM »
does anyone know how many rubber plug fasteners were used from factory to hold firewall pad in place and any pictures of them installed on a 1968 with a/c from the engine side.  thanks for any help
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Offline Oz390

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Re: 68 firewall pad rubber fasteners
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 05:08:16 AM »
I have seen them in the positions noted.  but that was non-AC.





A –  Power brake booster, red  (manual cars use only two side holes on booster, bolts thru other with plate on firewall)
B – Steering column – 4 sheet metal screws
C – Washer hoses (small hose on top)
D- Engine feed wiring harness
E – Speedometer cable
F – Clutch rod
G – Emergency brake (also clutch spring return bracket on manual cars)
H- Accelerator pedal grommet
J- Accelerator bell crank – 3 sheet metal screws
K –Brake line clip
L – Fuse block, 2 sheet metal screws
M – Unsure – not used on either of my 68 S codes or 68 C code, maybe 6 cylinder use
N – Pedal support to firewall – 2 sheet metal screws
P – Speedometer Cable Clip
Q – Alternator Wiring Harness
R – Firewall Pad Retainer
S – n/a
T – Heater – 4 studs w/stamped nuts w/sealer (heat/vent only, not A/C cars)
U – Heater Hoses
V – Brake line clip
W – Firewall pad retainer
X – Unsure, think it may be dimple for 6 cyl accelerator rod bracket, not used on my V8’s
Y – heater motor shield, used on A/C cars and left on many big blocks
Z - Engine ground strap
« Last Edit: July 17, 2014, 10:55:20 AM by Oz390 »
8R03S : 76A I 2A 15M 72 5 U
8R01S : 65A B 2A 28M 72 7 5 - Factory GT
8R01C : 65A M 2A 01E 72 2 W - Cal Special
8F01X : 65A I 2A 2G 20E 24 1 U - EXP500 repli-bute

Offline ruppstang

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Re: 68 firewall pad rubber fasteners
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 08:54:21 AM »
There are a couple out side of the fender aprons. Nice map.
Marty

Offline original68

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Re: 68 firewall pad rubber fasteners
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 10:42:05 AM »
thank you so much

Offline Oz390

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Re: 68 firewall pad rubber fasteners
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 10:51:58 AM »
Can't say its accurate for all plants and all body styles. 

But over the years I have seen a lot of questions on "what's this hole for" so put it together...

If anyone has additions, corrections or differences to note happy to document and keep it as a reference to share... think its pretty good for '67 and '68 and obviously the autos would not have F... which was way wallowed out by abuse on the 4 speed S GT shown...!!!
8R03S : 76A I 2A 15M 72 5 U
8R01S : 65A B 2A 28M 72 7 5 - Factory GT
8R01C : 65A M 2A 01E 72 2 W - Cal Special
8F01X : 65A I 2A 2G 20E 24 1 U - EXP500 repli-bute