Body or Mechanical first?
I painted my 67 first... but I'm changing lots of things from the last time I had it together...
I try to be real careful, use fender covers, blankets, towels, and tape...
I have still put 3 scratches in may car (small, but still visible) just doing all the suspension and under chassis. No motor or trans or interior yet...
I get so upset EVERYTIME, it almosts ruins the day...
That being said, I have a small garage, and work alone even when I really need a 2nd pair of hands. Wrenches slip, stuff breaks, DAMN...
Goodluck,
JOE