Any IDEAS?: I am restoring a 1969 chevy truck. I pulled the i-6 out and am about to install my 350. but i wanted to make the engine compartment look better. SHould i sand it and paint it. if so what type of paint or how should i do it to make it look good on a budget?

Also, how can you get rid of the rust on truck without paying someone to sandblast. I have a 60 gal air compressor, just not sure what tools to use i.e sander or what is the best thing for rust