Dave; My goodness it's coming along nicely - thanks so much for taking the time to shoot the fine crisp photos and share them with us.
As far as the clearance lights go I'll enter a dissenting or no vote as they seem to be the first place to rust out and/or leak. This just might be an heirloom project you two are building and less spots for moisture to enter will be better two decades from now.
Of course that's just one short, bald fellow's opinion on them sir and nothing more.
Thanks so much again for the most enjoyable thread and Happy Easter to you all.