Also, what year do you think it is?
I just had to laugh when I saw that line. The first thing I thought of was that song by Johnny Cash about parts from every year...
Laid on the hood, but I'm noticing several stress cracks that I didnt see before.
Stress cracks on the underside, near the middle cross-brace are common. Especially when used with hood shocks.
If they're not all that bad, you can simply reinforce that channel along the outer edge on each side and be good to go.
I'm sure some weld theirs in, but most I've seen were "glued-n-screwed" in place. Sheet metal screws or rivets seem to work well, as well as silicone sealer as an extra level of support.
So far so good with all the ones I know of.
I want to get some headlights and markers lights wired up too. Can anyone share any recommended ways to do it easily?
Because you have the '74/'75 body, you have the holes for the side marker wiring already. Don't think any aftermarket new fenders come with the marker light holes themselves though. But there are plenty of threads around with measurements for cutting your own.
You at the wiring phase already? Or just having some fun with a few things?
For headlights, you'll just need all the physical mounting stuff, but they were all the same for all years in this case, so any parts you have laying around "should" fit. Buckets, springs, adjusters, retaining rings and outer beauty rings, all will at least have the same holes and things to line up.
Good luck finding those pesky little screws in all your piles though!
The retainer ring screws are particularly small. The outer rings can accept small sheet metal screws, as long as you have the speed-clips, or Tinnerman clips, or whatever that type is called.
What harness will you be using?
Paul