Looking for recommendations for the paint type for my metal dash and the fire wall. I know that its black, but when I go to the paint store I'm sure there are 100's of varieties. I would like to find the one's closest to original.

I used Por-15s Chassis black on mine, and have been very happy with the results, even brushed on. I wanted something very durable and resistant to fuel, solvents etc.

I am not sure on the dash paint, looking for something like that myself for the dash pad and console.

Here are some pics of the firewall thou.

Before:
http://home.socal.rr.com/ewillis1/images/Before_sm.jpg

After:
http://home.socal.rr.com/ewillis1/images/After_sm.jpg


For more pics see my project thread in my sig.

Go to eastwoods web site they have a list of different paint for under the hood
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=114&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C389%2C390%2C391&KickerID=11&KICKER
There is another place that has all the different shads for under a hood but I can not think of it at this time.

Black base with flattened clear here.

Here is a good thread on the subject. If you do a search you will get lots more opinions. I went with the Rustoleum 7777 over Eastwood's rust encapsulator.
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72114&highlight=7777

If there is a "Do-It-Best" hardware store around, you can get their "Rustcoat" paint in Satin Black. It's made by, and is the exact same product, as Rustoleum 7777, but a lot cheaper since it's their house brand.