just crack on!
I think you along with a couple of others on here have some really unique ideas for the 1800. Im really interested how they pan out and so far all looks good.
Ignore the luddites; Ive seen them at the shows with the flat cap, beard, pipe and lots of opinions
Ref the bumpers how about some ultra thin one. s that have the basic shape but only half as deep. Just quarters may look good as well on the front.
Russ