Model A Hot Rod, firewall

Firewall

I didn't just want to carve a large hole in the firewall, I wanted it to look like it was made for the Buick motor.
I also wanted to save as much of the stock model A firewall, I really like the pressing.

So I cut out a profile that followed the shape of the engine.

Using mandrel bent tubing, I then made the radius for the indentation.

Tacked it together...

...and test fit.

I didn't loose any leg room to speak of.

more test fitting...

After welding and hours of grinding !

All done !

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