thanks guys. Well, just for you... and my brother.... here is a midweek update.
I feel like goldy locks... this grill is too light... this grill is too dark... for those of you counting, I have now painted the grill three times, but it is just right now. I painted a few other misc. parts while I was at it.
I found a smok'n deal on NEW tires online (onlinetires.com), so I purchased them.... 225x45 R18... for only $67 each! I am going to try to get them installed this weekend.... should lower the truck another inch. My goal is to get the front fenders and grill all bolted on so I can do more body work on the hood.
Mike