Finally got back to it a little bit. I've been just piddling around and not getting much done. Havn't had the right attitude lately, but the days are starting to get a little longer already so I need to get going. Any way here are a few updates.

I removed the cowl and motor and reinforced the motor box with tri-stock on the outside and on the inside. This might be a little overkill. I also plan on wrapping the edges of the firewall around to about an inch or so with fiberglass.