Looking forward to following your build. I've started an earlier version of that kit (Pro Shop). Going to do do a mild custom for my build. Wish AMT would do more kits detailed like this one.
My Hobby Lobby always has a good selection of kits. But they got wise, their kits used to be $22-$28 and then you could use the 40%. Now they've raised all their kits to $29.99 or higher so you don't get as good a deal as you used to.
I have this kit buried in my stash, bought it on sale at Kaybee toys when they went out of business. Also got the Revell 1/12 scale 57 Chevy, 69 Camaro and 67 Vette for $12 each.
I had a 1:1 69 Malibu (wish I still had it) and built the AMT kit. Rumor has it after Revell releases their new 68 Chevelle kit, down the road they'll do the 69. I can only hope.
Looking forward to seeing your finished paint job. I've had good luck with flexible tape both on models and 1:1 cars by stretching the tape around tight curves.