lots to update...
interior: new floors, door seals, handles, steering wheel, grab handle, glove box and got the a/c put back in (now to test and convert to 134)
exterior: sanded and polished bumper (still need to buff to perfection), added air dam and new plate holder, rattle canned the grille (still not decided on whether i like silver, chrome or black yet)
pics:
here's a pic of the black that it used to be for reference:
i also picked up an oem brush guard however my bumper is pitted under the bumperettes so i cant put it on right now without it looking bad :/
up next:
rhinoliner and carpeting, finish doors (cut speaker holes in panels and finish window seals), locate a roll bar and continue to work on the engine as needed