[DrHolling]

Is it necessary to bend the firewall or does the installation of the top skin and instrument panel support ribs cause it to bend? Seems like it would be under some spring-back if it is not bent before installing the top skin.

Dave

 

[mcencula]

Either

I've seen it done both ways. I think it looks nicer with a bend, so that's what I did, but functionally I don't think it matters.

 

[DrHolling]

Any suggestions on a good method? I haven't riveted the firewall yet and thought about clamping a second piece of angle to the front to make the bend line.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[FlyingArcher]

Ditto

Exactly what I did. Worked fine, the bend line looks nice and straight. I used a piece of wood to apply the bend once the firewall was clamped between the angles. Don't push too hard, this stainless is quite soft and easy to overbend.

Good luck

Any suggestions on a good method? I haven't riveted the firewall yet and thought about clamping a second piece of angle to the front to make the bend line.

Thanks,
Dave