[rustyBob]

redmt....i'm not going to tell you what to do but let me tell you what i did..
after researching for 4 years i went out and purchased a body and frame
from Midstates Classic Cars and trailered it home....
and i looked around for deals on everything i needed to build my car...
everything on my car is new except for the rear end housing and backing plates
the block and heads and i'm in the 40k range on my car....
do your research before you even choose a kit (if thats how you go )
sometimes you can get parts cheaper through local parts stores than you
can from the kit manufacturer.........good luck......research....