I like that top one you posted.

Here's what I'm thinking about. I found this on a forum Saturday night.



Or I was thinking this, but I don't need a coffee table so that's why I was going to go with the end table.



Only thing is, I want to paint the outside of the block and lifter valley Chevy orange, but I want to shine up the bores and deck. So how would I keep those from rusting? Just clear coat them?