I invited myself over to Tim's yesterday evening and met his entire family... ERA builds a top notch car. The sub-frame for the IRS was beautifully welded, every wire is labeled (numbered and color coded), car comes with a wiring diagram, body paint is beautiful (although a bit dusty from the transport), and seats are real comfy too!
The "ice tray" grill is actually a very well made piece. However, Tim, I would recommend that you get some kind of slim but high-density foam or just weather strip for the bottom of the grille. It rattles a bit much for my taste and it might wear into the paint over time.
Neighbors dropped by to see the new baby and the birds thankfully kept their distance.
Can't wait to see an engine in this thing. Also, I should introduce you to SJDave about the riv-nut gun he's got for your planned tunnel. I think you actually have the same idea as he did on his; let me know so he can drive over and show you his setup because I'm thinking it's really close to what you wanted if not exact.