What color are you going to paint it? The same maroon color? If not red/black/blue/yellow which one.

How about a brite purple!! with curb feelers and 26'dubs!!OH and a vinyl top!!!LOL

I think the mods to the exterior you listed would be great. Give the truck a fresh look. On the cowl hood, how big are you going 2',4'??I think the hood will make the biggest different.