something i thought of to make the stock 302 covers not look so modern

That is a neat touch! Ace Hardware has chrome allen bolts that would give just the right touch of chrome to work with the script.

I definitely need some better hardware fire them, but the hex nuts will work for now

the hex nuts should be black like the customline name plate. chrome would take away from the cool design you have now. black socket head cap screws??? or???

The nameplates are chrome, black would look good though to