Smoothing out the engine compartment..

MikeJones · January 2nd, 2012, 12:40 AM

Depends on the wire too, if your using copper wire or Metal core ect.

Metal core melts very easily compared to copper.

Bullitt5339 · January 2nd, 2012, 05:19 PM

OK, got a little accomplished today. Started working on the firewall where it was all bent up. What a nightmare this turned out to be. Certain areas weren't fixable, and had to be removed and patch panels will have to be made, but we'll talk about those when the pics get there.

Here's what I started with. Notice the area around the lower hole, it was torn and folded over itself. The rest was just severely bent:

Here's a better picture that shows how folded up it is after I started sanding it down. Guess what? Found bondo on the firewall as well...... Imagine that.

After trying for about an hour, it became apparent that there was no way to salvage the area around the lower hole. So I had to cut it out so that the visible parts once the new engine go in will be flat and smooth:

Put the ScottRodFab panel in to act as guide on the contour of the firewall, and did some more hammer work. Getting there slowly:

That's a lot better, we've making progress now (except for the big hole in the firewall....lol)

A good view of the passenger's side of the firewall at about 80% straightened out. Still a bit more hammer work to do, and I've conceded to the fact that I'm going to have to use some All-Metal in that area to smooth it out and keep the filler at a minimum.

Bullitt5339 · January 7th, 2012, 12:25 PM

Got a little done this morning.......

bulloch27 · January 7th, 2012, 01:28 PM

You're getting there..... that's one long ass road though. Lookin' good!

January 2nd, 2012, 12:40 AM	#21
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on the wire too, if your using copper wire or Metal core ect. Metal core melts very easily compared to copper. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

January 2nd, 2012, 05:19 PM	#22
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	OK, got a little accomplished today. Started working on the firewall where it was all bent up. What a nightmare this turned out to be. Certain areas weren't fixable, and had to be removed and patch panels will have to be made, but we'll talk about those when the pics get there. Here's what I started with. Notice the area around the lower hole, it was torn and folded over itself. The rest was just severely bent: Here's a better picture that shows how folded up it is after I started sanding it down. Guess what? Found bondo on the firewall as well...... Imagine that. After trying for about an hour, it became apparent that there was no way to salvage the area around the lower hole. So I had to cut it out so that the visible parts once the new engine go in will be flat and smooth: Put the ScottRodFab panel in to act as guide on the contour of the firewall, and did some more hammer work. Getting there slowly: That's a lot better, we've making progress now (except for the big hole in the firewall....lol) A good view of the passenger's side of the firewall at about 80% straightened out. Still a bit more hammer work to do, and I've conceded to the fact that I'm going to have to use some All-Metal in that area to smooth it out and keep the filler at a minimum. __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

January 7th, 2012, 12:25 PM	#23
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	Got a little done this morning....... __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

January 7th, 2012, 01:28 PM	#24
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	You're getting there..... that's one long ass road though. Lookin' good! __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

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