Thanks again for all the color and pictures everyone. 2 tangible questions I have also are:
1) Do you recommend installing the firewall pad(under dash) before after all of the wires, linkages lines are through the firewall or is there a certain sequence of events there? I know pedals and heaterbox need to be installed after but looking for guidance on suggested sequence.
2) How is the firewall pad held to the firewall? My bare firewall has a few rigid looking pins in it but it doesnt look like they come out.