You certainly have a point there. LOL
But some things do warrant a technical discussion. This one may be not worth the air time it's getting.
I bet the biggest issue will be sealing every little hole in the front firewall so there is not blast furnace like heat blowing in through the hole where the steering shaft enters the cockpit.
I'm the new kid in town, and certainly don't with to become a nuisance. I did call out earlier that I may be overthinking this topic, and it is certainly not my intention to dwell too long on it. I know I would be looking for a thread like this if I hadn't been the one to start it, and if someone besides me benefits from the read, then it really does make it worth the effort, IMO.
As this is my build thread, I'll be posting more exciting material as the build progresses in the hopes that is helps myself and others who have embarked on similar endeavors - so please stay with me, all, if you can. I'm sure along the way I'll have lots more questions, and some of them might even seem bone-headed to some folks here, and don't be shy on calling me out on it - I'm a big boy. If I'm overthinking something, just tell me. I'd rather spend my time on items that deserve the extra thought and attention.
I'm still working on wrapping up my existing project, but I should have that completed by April. Then I can resume full bore on this project, which I am really looking forward to. Until then, it'll likely be various not-too-exciting updates, or questions. My timeline is fairly aggressive for this build, however - giving myself 1.5 years from resumption of said build. So as time goes on, this should become a much more exciting thread that hopefully all can benefit from.
I really do appreciate the valuable input. i know everyone has bz lives and I appreciate the time you've all taken to provide me guidance, input, and comments thus far.