[QUOTE=Irelands child]
Quote Originally Posted by randyr
look so hot either. The firewall has been cut many ways and needs to be replaced. I'm looking at the ones from Direct Sheetmetal, Bitchin & Bob Drake reproductions, all with the 3"recess for small block engines. QUOTE]

I have used and like the Bitchin' and Direct Sheetmetal products. And suggest you get the big block firewall. It gives you a bit more room to work without crowding everything down around the engine. Mine is a Brookville and it came with a 3" recess, regardless of the fact I ordered a 5". I needed the extra 2 inches because TCI set my engine mounts back too far and mods had to be made to the firewall to fit. But that's another (long) story.

hmmmm - I wasn't sure I wanted to give up the extra 2" of legroom. My original firewall was notched enough to clear the valve covers and I need to remeasure to be sure but I think the notch is 3" or less. It seems to be adequate but I'll give the 5" some thought.......do you know who supplies Bob Drake reproductions with their firewalls? They're about $25-40 cheaper than the other two but they don't state what guage steel they're using in the ad. That would be a good question to ask. I've ordered other parts from them that seem to work well.

Direct Sheetmetal is only a couple of hours from me. I could pick it up and save the shipping but I have to pay sales tax since it's in state. Maybe I should order from an out of state supplier.....not that I'm trying to cheat Arnold out of any tax revenue or anything.....LOL!