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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: drummingrocks on July 05, 2013, 11:44:10 AM

Title: Pics of Original '66 Dearborn Firewall Pad
Post by: drummingrocks on July 05, 2013, 11:44:10 AM

I recently posted a topic about reproduction firewall pads, and the consensus is that I should hold out to find a restorable original.  I understand that that can take some time, in some cases, even years, so for the time being, I thought I would try to work with what I have in the car.

I'm mainly interested in what kind of texture an original firewall pad for a 1966 Dearborn car would've had.  My car was built on Dec. 8th, 1965.  If I could see examples of an assembly line original, I believe I could get fairly close to duplicating the texture on the smooth reproduction pad I have in the car now.  It's not the best solution, but it'll be better than nothing, at least until I can find that elusive original. 

Title: Re: Pics of Original '66 Dearborn Firewall Pad
Post by: JKWilson on July 05, 2013, 07:24:12 PM

Here's the original firewall pad in my June '66 Dearborn coupe;

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/0/52-050713172209.jpeg)

Title: Re: Pics of Original '66 Dearborn Firewall Pad
Post by: drummingrocks on July 05, 2013, 07:34:47 PM

Thanks for your help, that's exactly what I needed to see.

Title: Re: Pics of Original '66 Dearborn Firewall Pad
Post by: JKWilson on July 06, 2013, 01:44:22 PM

You're quit welcome, glad to help!