Well.... I think I'm gonna go ahead and do it.
I just pulled the trigger on the first piece, $180 shipped for a tank, no dents or rust and paint ready, too good to pass up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140521355056?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Looks like my weekend will be spent buying used body parts off ebay from my list, if anyone has any 1st gen body parts (no cracks, no deep rash, and mounting tabs in tact let me know ASAP).
FYI on how the project cost came out, sounds like I can do this as a complete 2nd set of bodywork and tank sourced, prepped, painted, and installed, for about $4k... Could be as low as $3k but I won't hold my breath.
Wish me luck on the project brutha's, I'll be sure to post up as the project takes shape.