I can’t wait to see how this turns out!
Before powdercoat I considered a similar design, but then the thought of making and welding all those tabs.... you’ve got dedication my friend!
I think the biggest advantage will be the ability to change the look easily by removing the panels and wrapping with vinyl. They have very convincing brushed aluminum, carbon fiber, chrome etc.
or if you wanted airflow you could use a perforated sheet or mesh in the summer, or remove altogether. Or add vents or louvers or scoops....
The possibilities are endless!
If I had a do-over, i would build a fiberglass side panel by flipping the bare frame on its side, glassing right onto the tubes, and let the cloth sink down in the holes. That way you could have full side panels, still have the exposed exocage, and you could carpet or upholster your new “interior door panel”
Oh yah here’s the hood I made:
Hopefully it will help you visualize what you want with yours. If I had a do-over I would have lowered the rear edge, making it flatter. I wanted it to shield the gauge cluster and cowl area, but the slope ended up much steeper than I would have liked.