That sounds like a plan. With a bit of luck I can reuse the crate from the new hood if you want to ship.
The front sheet metal is good. There were two metal plugs welded into old hood pin holes and metal finished.. There is some rust on the front crossmember that was treated and painted over. The front half of the hood sheet metal is very nice.
Hey Russ! Long time no talk or see. How are you doing? You living in macon? I'm still in Minneapolis. The Cats running good. Finally doing the rear sway bar i got 2 years ago..haha i know. Lame. Looking to get an aluminum radiator too. Hope all is well.