this is a wonderful project-simply amazing.your ideas and work is incredible.as far as color ideas i'd suggest very dk royal blue-the factory color that came on the magnum a few years back.congratulations.
a great subject to do.you can do some amazing things with this.another idea about your hood--depending on how long ago you got it,contact who you bought it from.they can see the pics. on this site and maybe they can get you a new one.it won't hurt to try.good luck.
marty
you are an inspiration to all of us builders out there.you show us with time and patience,we can do anything we want if we try hard enough.keep up the fantastic work and artistry,and i will be watching for more.
marty