Installing firewall insulation pad ‘36 p/u

[Coreyfatboy]

Does anyone have any tips for getting the molded part of the insulation pad up into the firewall. I can’t seem to get around the gearshift steering column and e brake.

[Newc]

'32 we assemble separately first, '33 on we assemble with all those 'sticks' removed. Newc

[tubman]

Hmmm. I am having a problem visualizing "gear shift steering column and e-brake" in a '36 pickup.

Are we dealing with a modified vehicle here?

[Coreyfatboy]

I was thinking I would try to remove “those sticks” cause that fiberglass panel doesn’t have much flex. How hard is it to take the shifter handle off?

[rich b]

I'm sure someone will mention it; but when installing and removing the shift lever, keep track of the guide pin so it doesn't fall inside the transmission.

[37 truck]

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It goes in pretty easy, just slide it from the side up over the steering column, then the whole thing goes up to the cowl. I use an awl to line up the pins that hold it on.

[Coreyfatboy]

Did you come in from passenger door or driver door. Mine is molded so there is very little flex

[37 truck]

From the passenger side. Slide the shifter back into 1st gear and have the parking brake on. Is your panel fiberglass, or abs? I know both are available as replacements.

[Coreyfatboy]

I believe it’s fiberglass