Gdads51... you are right on relative to need to make the engine-side of the firewall more "water reistant". I absolutely intend to do that, along with prettying up the hardare with acorn nuts etc. This is "mock up stage" where I just want to make sure that I know how to install everything (Vintage Air, Newport wiper system, Dakota Digital gauges, etc) and that all holes that need to be drilled are in fact drilled, and other holes welded up. Once I complete mock up, it all comes apart again for final metal work and paint. Following that, it is final assembly.
Estimated completion date... 2037+-!!