Finished! Brutal 'Cuda
Nate, love your build, I'm doing something similar on about the same time frame, your just a couple of years ahead! I am planning on painting mine just like you talked about. Shoot all of the interior, jambs, and engine bay first in my garage. Put it about 75% together; i.e,drivetrain in, suspension in, rewire and plumbing, then take it over to a friends place and shoot it in his homemade-but-works-well booth. That way when it's done and shiny I don't have too long until I can take it out and play. I know myself well enough that as I get closer I am sure I will get a little "excited" to get it out on the road, quickly.
That's my .02
Have you picked a color out yet? I'm going with a dark green all over with black pearl above the body line, with most of the trim blacked out. Haven't decided on rims or bumpers yet.