[fat boy]

I really like the base verizon theme and have been trying to tweak it to my satisfaction. I am stuck in 3 areas and if anyone can I help would be great.
1. The drop down menu highlight in yellow and I want the same dark red that is in the rest of the theme. I have no idea how to change this but I think its in a manila for TF3D.
2. the top and bottom task bars are glossy grey and I want glossy black. I've tried RC Mod and the Glossyblack.cab but no go so far.
3. Does anyone know the manila file that highlights the small phone and small alarm clock under the flip clock? Once I know this I can get pull the red manila file from the verizon theme but better yet does someone know how to make it dark red?

Thanks for any help.