Good choice on the acrylic, heard somewhere that 2pak was illegal unless you were in a properly ventilated booth. You can use the 1.8 nozzle, or even 2.0 - I prefer the 1.8, but give both a test if...
Smart decision! I hate fiddling with wires. Ask your buddy to give you some tips and point you in the same direction, and maybe that can shed some light on the whole situation
Each to their own, if cash is an issue for you, it may be worth having a look at a wreckers, they MAY have a spare hood there, in your colour..
The going rate for a hood is around the $100 mark I...
This is what people do, they get the feet cut off their existing seats, and they get them welded onto the sliding base of your new seats. You could do it yourself if you owned a welder, or knew...