I don't really know what i was thinking...
need it done tonight, and it will be.
the paint job is nothing to be proud of, and the mediocre prep... well it will look good this season so that's ok.
i used that "hammered metal" finish (on Shawn's advice) and am pleased with how it turned out, it cover's the ugly stuff well.
its two-tone dark silver/black
tonight:
new wheels/tires, fender, winch post, tie up wires