I will now post my experience on this subject. I cannot do body work or painting but can help sand and whatever else. the group I run with everyone has a specialty. Gary built car, Dennis is jack of all trades that can do body work and Roy is painter. Years ago ,I built Roy engine and trans and he is painting car. I made deal with Dennis to do body work, which Roy and Gary checked over as it was done. I bought Napa Crossfire single stage and base coat/clear coat in 64 dodge white for top and ford tempo teal for bottom. I have approx. 2500.00 in paint and materials but free labor. If you barter or swap labor or just have great buddies like I do you have it made. Total cost with deals made will be approx. 5k.This is my real world experience. Car will be raced and street driven. Special thanks to Gary,Dennis and Roy.