Keep putting your thoughts here. I'm enjoying following the transformation. Personally, I prefer the 69-72 hood on a 4wd for it's blunt and stout look. Sleek doesn't play into 4wds in my book. That's a streeter thing. My perfect pair will be the '67 SWB and the '72 K2500. I'll have first and last year covered, as well as 2wd/4wd, long/short, sleek/tough, low/tall, and hot rod vs hard worker. Both GMCs.
Here's my old '71 Blazer from 30-35 years ago:
Same front end and color you want. Too bad it has a push bar to look past, but maybe some inspiration anyway