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If you're 5'3, then I say find a way to fab the fenders to slide so that it makes working on the truck easier for you. Just my input. Though it would be easier to mod only the hood.
I think you're right about getting right in there - here's what I'm going to work with for now. Cut along the red line and weld in some mating faces. Then we just have to tilt.
EDIT: Does anyone know if the hood hinge pivot is hard to the cowl or the fender?