Here's my two cents
Look for a manufacture that is close to you and visit their operation. Is it professional? or fly by night. Things can look real good on a web site and be junk in person. The closer you are to the factory will allow to visit after you have the car. (Open Houses)
Stay within your means, yea Kirkhams look great but can you REALLY afford one? Look at build sites and find out what guys are REALLY building them for. Know what they are actually selling for when complete. I know I have over run my budget but there are some great value kits out there. I'm entering my third year of building but everything is paid for and I will have a great Cobra when I'm done.
If you're up to building one, understand it is not a model it is a car and it DOES NOT build itself.
HIH, Pat
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