Thanks. I wasn't really sure if it was going to work out but as the bumper was cheap (Under $200CDN) for a new repro one I figured I'd have minimal loss if it didn't work. Fortunately it looks like it will work just nice. Just have to do finish work and send it for chrome. (Also in case any one is wondering why I didn't just get an old used one if I'm going to cut it up and rechrome it, it was actually cheaper to get the new reproduction than people were asking for a straight useable original)
As the rear has the body formed for the bumper to fit into it, I won't be changing the rear bumper. I actually like how the rear looks. I considered trying to eliminate the bulges in the rear as well but the amount of work required was more than I wanted to tackle. That and I was able to locate a nice rechromed rear bumper. Therefore plans will be to keep the stock rear.
I modified the front a little more last night. I noticed the hood had more "V" to it than the valance so I notched the rear middle and pulled it together to closer match the contour of the hood. Side effect is a bonus in that it tucks the corners just ever so slightly more. I'll get it tacked and test fit again today and if I'm happy with it will weld it up and start on the mounting brackets. May install the hood today if I can get some help to better get a feel for the final look.