[Jerry H.]

The firewall is an area a lot of restorers do incorrectly. The firewall was painted at the same time as the underbody of the car, and it is painted in an approx. 30% gloss black. It will be a different shade of black than the inner fenders and radiator cradle, etc; as they are 60% gloss. Also the heater box is 60% gloss. This will show a contrast; but that is the way it was, as these items were painted by independant contractors, and shipped in and then assembled on the car. Thus, different shades of black. Some guys like to have everything the same shade of black, and that is up to them if that is what they want. But if you want factory correct, go with the contrasting shades of black.