2 things. First, I see you haven't added anything to the build thread so, since so far I ahve found no information on putting the CV ifs and engine and tranny in our trucks, I want lots of pictures and videos and measured drawings and...... Well i think you get the point.

Second thing is, if you look at a total bad *** custom car, with engine bay and engine painted all nice and purdy, usually all of the suspension and everything is all covered by sheet metal, there are no relays or wiring visible. In this case I think it would look good. In the case of a heavily modded but still common or stock looking engine bay, I like some normalsy, Flat black paint, etc. but it can still look good. I think if you got carried away with inner fenders firewall rad support air cleaner valve covers it would get to be 2 much.

 

No pics because I am nowhere near done. All I've got is the IFS mounted to the frame. I have test fit the engine and transmission and there is plenty of room.

I appreciate all the comments and pics. You also have a good point, no I'm not going to be covering everything with sheet metal to make it look smooth. It'll be a great big honking CV 4.6L with all the plumbing.

 

I prefer rustoleum hammer tone silver for the inner fenders and a mix of black, silver and blue for the engine

 

that's basically what mine will look like, I used a single stage ppg argent silver on the inner fender wells