By saying JDM meaning the front end (headlights) having more of a authentic JDM look to me a far more aggressive look in my eyes. Correct the EJ1 was built in USA but it was a Japanese design, Correct me if I'am wrong.... EJ1 was a JDM design hence the EM1 and various other models.

Welding is no issue here have been brought up around the areas of metal fabrication so therefore the conversion is only a matter of trial and error as usual. With well placed measurements and a sharp eye the conversion should go smoothly. Sourcing the parts would be the only difficult part of the conversion.