I have a stock '78 280. Right now its in the garage being sanded down and de-rusted, im gonna attempt to paint it myself. it will kinda be a learning experience for me.. but it shouldnt bo too bad. they have a paint booth here on base, so if i jack it up, it wont cost me too much to just try again! how do you like that sbc in yours? hopefully i can do that someday, but no time soon.