Gene, your doing a great job on this build. I would leave the firewall just like it is. Real nice color and shine on the paint. I like the heads painted black. I would paint the headers flat white or spray them silver. Keep up the great work Gene...
I have very few factory stock. I build most the way I would want a real 1;1 to look if I owned it. I guess that's the kid imagination still inside me...
Ivan I use a welding respirator when I paint. it does not filter as much as a paint respirator but it works great for me. I do not use gloves or glasses. You may not be getting enough air to breath. you could use a small fan to pull the fumes away.