Sounds like a great team effort!
As mentioned above, it's all about budget, how much time you have, and how much work you want to do. There are semi-complete cars out there that guys had to bail on and need to be finished, which can be a fun project, IF it's the right car. But before you buy anything like that, run it by the guys here.
Then there are "rollers" available, which you would just have to fit up your engine/drivetrain and paint the car.
Then, there is the hard-core route where you buy a good chassis, then all the suspension, then a body, then the running gear and engine along with every part from the gas tank to the gauges to the wiring etc, etc.
In all cases, if you are just starting now, don't plan on any car shows soon, you will be on this site alot, and will get to know us and your UPS or Fedex guy quite well.
