47-59 Firewall Swiss cheese-What to do

[Bridgeman57]

After getting my frame, firewall, under cab blasted. Motor, tranny, t case installed. Not moving forward with the build. Trying to decide what to do with the firewall. A lot of small holes and larger ones. Don’t have the money to get it professional done. Can maybe do myself but don’t have the proper machine to punch the larger holes. Evilest sales a firewall panel that I can have a buddy bolt in on the cheaper side. Basically covering up the holes.
Anybody got a better idea or would this be acceptable by any means? Or would just putting some good material inside the cab solve the issue of heat/ fumes entering the cab? That’s the only concern.

Thank y’all
I’m ready for the beating up From you guys 👍🏻
I know it’s not solving the long term problem. But on the bright side I’ll most likely rebuild this truck twice in my life anyways. I am only 26 and have nothing but time. Not so much money for it yet