Have you looked at the Earl's Seals It grommets. They might work.
http://www.holley.com/types/Seals-It...et%20Seals.asp I was thinking about using these on my steering column as I've also smoothed the firewall. I see that the biggest hole size is just over an inch, but I wonder if they would stretch enough to fit around the column.
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Mike
Pro Touring 68 Acadian(Nova)
Speedtech subframe with high clearance control arms
Prodigy Bar rear suspension
Ridetech single adjustable coilovers
Wilwood 12.2" brakes
New Gen Splitters
LS3 and TKO600
Link to my build:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14349