Thats not a bad idea Stanton. I do have an air compressor and paint guns. I have painted smaller stuff outside on nice days and actually did a pretty good job. If I get the thing stripped I wouldn't mind painting mostly everything but the body. And your question. I def. will be driving this car when done. It's been on the road for the last 32 years. Its just a fY1 U code stick car so nothing to valuable.