I knew if I waited long enough, vinyle tops would make a comeback.

Painting the side pillars would make it look better, and I agree with Voyager.

I'd suggest painting the hood latch support black.

Pizza, I think "black rims" is simply a generation thing. Custom rim styles come and go, sometimes with the seasons.
Remember, Chrome reverse, Baby Moons, Crager SS, Magnum 500's, ET's, Astros, American Mags? They all had their own "15 minutes".