Trying to repair the firewall - 3 hours

I've spent about 3 hours working on the firewall trying to get the scratches out. The scratches end up being on the interior side of the bulkhead and fairly close to where the angles get riveted on, so they are not absolutely horrible.

I used everything under the sun to get the scratches out. Primary, I used maroon and white 3M scotchbrite with toothpaste to remove and "re-polish" the firewall.


Its much better than it was. But some of those scratches weight heavy on my mind. How demoralizing for the build!

Ordered new firewall parts

Well...Its been an incredibly long time before I could order a new firewall. The economy here is taking a beating and although we are very busy at work, they is no opportunity at this time for bonus so saving money has been a slow process. Add to the fact that we are now in lockdown because of Covid...I think that I will have extra time on my hands to get building.

 I finally managed to order the firewall but the box showed up to my door looking like its been through a war. I can't believe my eyes.



It would appear that customs may have opened the box and only used tape to put the lid back on. I opened up the box and my parts are just thrown on top of each other. The new left luggage floor was just thrown on top of the firewall which is now crushed and there are scratches all over the firewall and there are some dimples where the brake mounting bracket is.




I am so pissed off.

I went to work on the luggage floor, and after about 30 minutes, I was able to fix the flange as best I could. I'm not too worried about it as my luggage floors are removable and can easily be replaced at any time.


The firewall is another story. Some of those scratches seem deep.