Hey Scott......Custom grille......"ABSOLUTELY".
As far as colour goes...take inspiration from what you've already got. Go RAT ROD and stick with a flat Grey finish with those great Whitewall Tyres...rims painted red, with chrome baby moons !
OH YEAH
The baby moons will tie in nicely with those headlight covers...the custom grille will set off the RAT ROD theme.
You'll save heaps on paint, polishing, mags ect, and will have something that will turn heads, be a one of a kind, and will be part of one of the fastest growing styles of car building going around.
Just my thoughts.
Good luck with whatever you decide is right for you and your Ute...either way, I'm sure it will look a treat and you will just love it !
Cheers
mark