MJD I think you were sounding clever anyway. Beyond me. I had trouble in grade 12 chemistry with valances etc. Great in physics though. Some guys are painting their "larger" models with house paint, and the using automotive clear coat for fuelproofing. Sounds heavy to me. Even the automotive paints are going to a water base. I always use a charcoal mask when I paint unless I am doing a small job outside. The Vette is a high mileage 350 Throttle Port Injection 1985. The 84's were supposed to be bad news, the newer ones had aluminum heads that would grind on the head gaskets, and way more electronics to go bad. Anything older has a bad frame around here. I thought a 1967 would be ideal really, but couldn't find one for less than $10,000. I sold my 32 3 window coupe at an auction, and wanted a Vette, or Mustang or something to replace it, and this thing came up right after mine sold, for way less $ so I got it. It is ok, but I didn't know that it had 360,000 km on it!!!