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2silverados -> Access through firewall (4/21/2008 8:01:48 PM)

Hi All,
I've got a nice black 05 Silverado 1500HD LT. Love my Chevy! I want to install a backup camera and need to find a good way to go through the firewall. From what I've been told there's a spot near the exhaust, but that doesn't sound good for wiring. Is there another place I can get access?
Is there somewhere I can go to get a schematic of the firewall? I don't want to do a sloppy job or mess something up. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,

  
northey87 -> RE: Access through firewall (4/21/2008 8:30:05 PM)

Welcome to the forum!!! Someone here should be able to help, just hang in there.

ehhget -> RE: Access through firewall (4/21/2008 8:48:13 PM)

I just picked a spot that looked clear from both sides, drilled thru and put in a grommet whenever I had to run wires.  I found it was easier down by the pedals on a flat area.  Not close to anything that could be a problem.

shawnvw -> RE: Access through firewall (4/22/2008 1:15:31 PM)

pull the fuse box off that is near the drivers left foot. It is just clipped into place. There is a grommet behind it

ehhget -> RE: Access through firewall (4/22/2008 2:51:48 PM)

shawn thats good to know is that on 01 also?

biglg -> RE: Access through firewall (4/22/2008 10:32:34 PM)

What camera are you installing on your Silverado?  what camera do others have?  I just got a 2007 NBS silverado and want a backup camera as well.  However, I dont know exactly where I can mount one.  I dont want to drill on the bumper or cut out a hole for a unit like the Kenwood CCD-900 which I had on my tahoe. 

shawnvw -> RE: Access through firewall (4/23/2008 2:05:37 PM)

ehhget....I believe the grommet is there on the '01 also

Chas1955 -> RE: Access through firewall (4/30/2008 6:22:38 PM)

I used a Kenwood CCD 2000 & mounted the camera between the bumper & below the tailgate. DON'T try to mount it on the ouside of this lip because when you open the tailgate you will crack the lense!!! I did so I fabed. a braket & drilled a hole in this lip & with a grommet it is very hard to see.

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Chas1955 -> RE: Access through firewall (4/30/2008 6:29:08 PM)

Sorry about the frame picture it is now under my 55 Chevy with a little more work to be done This time I hope there is a picture of my truck

Charlie

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biglg -> RE: Access through firewall (4/30/2008 7:25:25 PM)

What camera did you use chas1955?  Also, how about a photo of a few feet away showing exactly where your camera is located and the look.  Thanks for the info. 

  

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