Monday, February 10, 2020

Firewall

(Posted on FB 12/10/19)

PROJECT 51: Took the firewall off to be sent out for media blasting. Twenty-two long bolts holding it in place. All of them rusted, and a third of them busted off! A Washington state car, this vehicle has seen a lot of rain in its 68-year life!


Before
Toolbox and battery tray

Rusted and broken bolts

After media blasting and powder-coat primer

Hole chiseled through firewall for heater hoses by previous owner

Bent section cut out and shown. A new cover plate will be fabricated.


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