Factory Fan Box Delete Panel - 1973-79 Ford Truck

$94.99

Heater fan box delete panel for 1973-79 Ford trucks. Precision cut to close the factory firewall opening cleanly. Bolt it in or weld it smooth for a finished engine bay.

  • Fits the Bronco too - one panel covers 1973-79 pickups and 1978-79 Broncos.
  • Made for aftermarket A/C - the factory HVAC opening isn't needed once a modern system goes in.

Install Level: Moderate

Hardware sold separately.
Bolted installs: add weather-stripping (not included) to keep air out of the cab.

SKU: FFG-F7379-FB.DP

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Factory Fan Box Delete Panel - 1973-79 Ford Truck
$94.99

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Clean Engine Bay Solution

That gaping hole where your factory heater box used to live? We get it – removing old heater cores and fan assemblies always leaves behind an eyesore that screams "unfinished project." This precision-cut delete panel transforms that unsightly opening into a clean, professional engine bay statement.

Complete Heater Box Elimination Kit

Perfect for builders ditching factory HVAC systems in favor of aftermarket air conditioning or going full race setup. This firewall cover panel eliminates the factory heater core opening completely, giving your 1973-79 Ford truck or 78-79 Bronco the custom look it deserves.

Installation Options

Your build, your choice. Bolt the panel in place for easy removal later, or weld it permanent for that seamless OEM+ finish. Planning to bolt it? Add some weather-stripping around the edges to keep unwanted airflow out of your cab – because comfort matters as much as looks.

What You're Building Matters

Whether you're restoring a classic F100, F150, or F250, or customizing a Bronco, this delete panel handles the details so you can focus on the bigger picture. Clean lines start with solving the small problems right.

Fits: All 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979 Ford pickup trucks | 1978-79 Ford Bronco

*Hardware sold separately. Weather-stripping recommended for bolted installations.

Fat Fender Garage part number FFG-F7379-FDP-OBS
Vendor: Fat Fender Garage
Type: firewall fan box delete panel
Installation: bolt-in or weld-in
Hardware: sold separately
Weather-stripping: recommended for bolted installs; not included
Published year range: 1973-79 Ford Truck
Listed price 94.99 USD
Variant count: 4
No published material; thickness or finish on this listing

Questions? Talk to the FFG Team

For fitment questions or build-specific guidance, the FFG team has you covered.

Email: info@fatfender.com

Call: (480) 621-6072

Fits all 1973 through 1979 Ford pickup trucks - F100; F150; F250 and F350 - and the 1978-79 Ford Bronco.
Covers the factory heater box opening in the firewall after the heater core and fan assembly are removed.

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Climate Control > Firewall > Delete Panels 1973-1979 Ford pickups and 1978-79 Ford Bronco Firewall fan box delete panel; bolt-in or weld-in; hardware sold separately Clean engine bay after removing the factory heater box Aftermarket AC installs that eliminate factory HVAC Race or custom builds without factory heat 1973-79 Ford fan box delete heater box delete panel firewall delete panel Ford truck firewall cover 1978-79 Bronco heater delete aftermarket AC firewall Fat Fender Garage FFG Fits all 1973-79 Ford pickups and 1978-79 Ford Bronco. Covers the factory heater box opening. Hardware sold separately. Install level: Intermediate. Vehicle: 1973-1979 Ford pickup or 1978-79 Ford Bronco. Prep: remove the factory heater core and fan assembly. Mounting: bolt-in or weld-in. Hardware: sold separately. Weather-stripping recommended around the edges for bolted installs (not included). Firewall delete panel; hardware and weather-stripping not included Problem: Removing the factory heater box on a 1973-79 Ford truck or 1978-79 Bronco leaves an open hole in the firewall. Solution: This FFG delete panel covers the factory heater box opening for a clean engine bay, and can be bolted in or welded in.