[t walgamuth]

Welcome! Your project goal is admirable. I wish my son was interested in cars. I heartily recommend buying a car that is finished but possibly not used for a while. If you get something like that you can sort all the minor things that happen from sitting around. Being away from the parts supply will make everything an adventure. A lot of the Cobra stuff is made in England so that might help you out. You're close enough to go pick things up from time to time...like a complete car.