[ya it is a classic]

hey guys im back! so i got my 71 or 72 i think its off a 72 grill put on the other day and i ran into a problem. everything lined up perfect so i was like sweet and put everything back together. well the top of the grill had one of those chrome strips on the top so its like 2in taller than my original grill. the 72 only cost me 35 so im not too worried about it but id would like to get this fixed so i can shut my hood. i fixed the dent in the old grill but i would like a chrome one. any ideas?

also im going to need a stud welder for the dents in the bed. any ideas? ive looked at the ones from harbor freight and they look decent.