Rocket Man - like Ray W, I chose to weld/patch the numerous holes. Speedway Motors, Paul Horton's Welder Series, and others sell the correct gauge, various diameter circle patch plug kits, or unholes as they also call them. I plug welded holes smaller than 1/4" and welded in the unholes for those 1/4" and above. I never counted all the holes, but there definitely was a lot, but being retired, I was in no hurry. Good luck!
