I got my cowl done today - it's all back together, everything's solid, and coated in Rust Bullet. When I have more time later (after the shop closes and I get it home), I'll make the ugly patches pretty again.
Here's front end with the 'new' look slowly making its way toward the back of the car.

A shot of the passenger side - had to patch a couple of things and seal some more, but it's solid. I've also learned that there's a big difference between the $1.99 10-pack and $3.99 6-pack of foam brushes. Next time I'll pony up for the better ones. (ooh - neat lens flare effect, too)

And finally, the driver side - kinda sucks that the 'new' Rust Bullet makes the previous coatings look... well... old. That's OK because I'm going to scuff it all up later and spray another coat.

My wife says I need to quit calling it 'The Rustang,' and start calling it 'Frankenstang,' because of all the parts from other cars and the fact that you can still see the 'scars' from me putting it back together. Made me laugh. I'll make the 'scars' pretty later... but for now, gotta get the welding done ASAP.