Been a while since I started a new project.. wife’s getting on my butt so I’m into this one now.. thought I show some pics of what I’m doing and what I found... someone’s custom body work.. lol. This car is not really first gen but is a firebird and that’s important... I’m doing a 1971 trans am it a real ta but the motor is. California rust free (so I thought)..71 firebird 455 ho auto TA...but not matching numbers can’t ask for everything.... well at least it’s a real HO motor. I currently replacing the Cowel panel. First I thought it was just a small amount of rust on the pass side till I discovered the person who did the crappy paint fill this thing with long and strong and metal and what ever was available to fill it thick..lol. I swear I tell you you would never think it still happens but it does... I’m Doing this one outside so I’m subject to temp and weather problems. I’d rather have that than sell this beautiful TA. Also it has to stay running to move it around so I’m doing it in small sections it sucks but I’m content. All rust will be addressed of course.. I still have to work on the passenger side the rust proof and seal it. The finally install the panel. Will be done this week..I hope 0: