Your latest thought is a good plan. I painted mine completely before assembly and had no problems but maybe could have saved some fretting with your plan.

You will love that Mar-K metal, It takes very little work to be perfect.


1953 Chevrolet 3600
Fried Green T'mater (Vern)
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Caution: Political Statement
Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted.