{"product_id":"1940-chevy-car-front-floor-pan-kit-for-stock-firewall","title":"1940 Chevy Car Front Floor Pan Kit for Stock Firewall","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003e1940 Chevy Car Front Floor Pan Kit for Stock Firewall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by EMS Automotive is a complete sheet-metal replacement system designed to restore rusty or cut floor pans while retaining the original factory firewall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Covering the floor from the toe-board area to approximately halfway under the front seat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this kit spans the full rocker-to-rocker width and includes an enlarged transmission tunnel cover sized to clear modern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oversized automatic transmissions used in restomod and modern drivetrain swaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSystem Architecture \u0026amp; Structural Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull-Width Rocker-to-Rocker Coverage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spans completely from driver to passenger side,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e replacing rotted floor sections from the toe-boards (mating to the stock firewall) rearward to roughly the middle of the front seat area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy-Gauge Stamped Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured in Detroit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Michigan by EMS Automotive using heavy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003e18-gauge steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for structural rigidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e original panel strength,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and clean weld penetration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStock Firewall Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formed specifically to align and flange with the factory 1940 Chevrolet firewall base and toe-board transition,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating the need to cut or replace the original firewall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Clearance Transmission Tunnel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an enlarged transmission cover designed to clear larger modern and vintage GM automatic transmissions (such as TH400,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700R4,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4L60E,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4L80E,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and modern 6-speed automatics like the 6L80\/6L90) without manual slicing or patchwork hammer-forming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal 1940 Body-Style Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered to fit all 1940 Chevrolet passenger car and light delivery body platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature \/ Metric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specification Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003eEMS Automotive (Detroit, Michigan, USA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eAll 1940 Chevrolet Passenger Cars \u0026amp; Sedan Deliveries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Style Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003e2-Door Sedan\/Coupe, 4-Door Sedan, Convertible, and Sedan Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoverage Area\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eToe-board area rearward to ~halfway beneath the front seat; side-to-side (rocker-to-rocker)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eHeavy 18-Gauge Steel Sheet Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFirewall Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eFormed specifically for Stock\/Original 1940 Chevrolet Firewalls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransmission Tunnel Clearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eEnlarged Cover Clears TH350, TH400, 700R4, 4L60E, 4L80E, 6L80\/6L90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstallation Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003eWeld-In Replacement (Spot Weld \/ Plug Weld \/ Butt Weld)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fitting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFitment Before Final Welding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Test-fit your engine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bellhousing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and transmission combination in the chassis before finish-welding the transmission tunnel cover to confirm clearance around servo covers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shift linkages,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and cooling line fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlange \u0026amp; Rust Preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut away all original rusted sheet metal back to sound,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solid metal on the inner rocker panels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e firewall seam,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and rear floor riser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coat all overlapping pinch flanges with weld-through primer prior to plug welding or seam welding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInner Rocker Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clamp the panels firmly against the inner rocker structures on both sides to verify square alignment and door-gap stability before tack welding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67890147557508,"sku":"EMS 528","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/1180\/5316\/files\/528-600x600.jpg?v=1793138078","url":"https:\/\/hotrodhardware.com\/products\/1940-chevy-car-front-floor-pan-kit-for-stock-firewall","provider":"Hot Rod Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}