I have a 71 chevelle that I am redoing. The sheet metal work has been done (qtrs, deck filler etc.) I have been detailing the under carriage and cant fight the urge to pull the body off of the frame. I just want to do it quickly (too many friends have never completed their projects after that step). I am not doing a Rotisserie, becuase of space. I will probably do the reinforced 4x4 stand I have seen.

So I guess my question is more to do with the level of detailing. Once done I am going to get it painted. Am I waisting my time detailing if there will still be some over spray? Is there some way to prevent it? I will also be rebuilding the front end and four wheels disc brakes. Should I do it now or after painting? Finally the engine and trans - now or after painting?

What I planned on doing is detailing as much as possible - install the engine and hope for the best with the overspray. Any other suggections or experience? Thanks Dan

Every single item you leave to be done after the final paint exposes it to damage that is the most difficult to correct. It will be easier to cover up parts for the painting and deal with overspray that will generally be in an unseen area. The less help you have only compounds the situation.