I have been side tracked but plan to follow the process. I know one error I made originally was that the driver's side fender was locked down and I felt good about that because it fit pretty well with the hood. Now I realize that without the driver's side being able to move it was restricting the radiator support movement and ability to align the passenger side.
The biggest question that remains is the fore/aft position of the passenger side fender relative to the hood. I can see how having all of the fender bolts on both sides and the radiator support loose can move the front of the fenders side to side to get the hood to fender gaps. Raising the radiator support would affect the hood to latch relationship. If I can shift the passenger side fender forward enough to align with the hood it will be great but I'm having trouble picturing it.
I hope to be able to get back out to the grage today and see what progress I can make.