FINALLY, powdercoated to as close to the Gray Metallic (1D2) for our 2-tone scheme, got it all mounted up, lights (96W 9" Chinese LEDs), winch (smitty x2o 10k), Factor55 Flatlink. still need to put in the nissan fogs and will be done up front. for now.
VERY pleased with this. Ben was great to work with through the entire process and the shop was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the build/welds/fit and the attention to little details that don't always come through with photos online (like the angle of the center supports to match the lines of the grille.