Fire wall in a 68?

[89Rallye]

Basically is it possible to fit one?

 

[sparkywig]

Don't see why not, it's only fixed in with self-tapping screws.

 

[67westy]

Our 68 has one, I assume it was retro fitted as all the other early 68's don't seem to have one. Looks like it has been there a fair while thought

 

[sparkywig]

The firewall was added from May 1968, chassis no. 218 160 11.

 

[67westy]

Def a retro fit then as ours is Oct 67

 

[89Rallye]

Cheers, just need to find one now 8)

 

[vwcanuck]

I'm looking for one to fit an early '68 as well. I noticed that there are several different ones though, so make sure you get one that fits.

Here's a proper firewall for a 68 ... note that both of the upper corners are chamfered the same. This will come from a late '68 to '70.



Here's a one-year-only '71 firewall ... note that the top left corner is more square with a small radius.





Here's a late bay firewall ... very different, not the same at all.



Not sure what the '72 firewall is like.

Hope this helps with your search

 

[shiplee123]

I got a box of parts with my new bus today, tin ware, seals , lights etc etc , also noticed a fire wall, don't know what year it is ? I'll try get round to taking a pic

 

[69billy]

hia ,mine had one, he was early 68

this is it laid down checking the tank

 

[89Rallye]

Cheers guys,

Lots of helpful info as usual

Not really started the search yet, I've got a spare 71 here I might try as a tester only problem is it's all painted up :shock:

Push comes to shove I'll make something that'll do the job

 

[shiplee123]

What year is this for ?

I'm happy to sell this if u need it

 

[89Rallye]

It's a late one I think so no good to me unless it's cheap enough?

 

[shiplee123]

I dunno what it's worth tbh

 

[89Rallye]

Ok, no probs.

 

[audix]

Sorry to hijack this thread. Call me stupid but this i say this all for learning more about bays (I have a 1970). What kind of firewall do you have in a pre68 firewall. Pics?

 

[sparkywig]

There isn't a firewall fitted in vehicles manufactured up to May 1968 (up to and including chassis no. 218160610).