on the color...what else do you want to do to the exterior?
1) wheels the same?
2) are you getting rid of the tail?
3) same mirrors?
4) same rockers?
5) will the trim work stay black (on the windows, etc.)
IMO you'll have to consider all of the above items to give it a correct/sweet look...
now that the bumpers are done by Brad, I'm calling him today...