Following that old maxim: "Man cannot live on thrust alone." We embarked on that endless endeavor of cosmetic improvement...
I scored a used fender (in the correct color!) for $100 to replace the damaged one.
For $200 my buddy at the local body shop stripped and painted the hood. Continuing the theme, I popped in an aftermarket "SS" grille.
Oh, and I sprung for a chrome diff cover (with synthetic lube).