[MN_Moose]

Thanks guys - I live west of Fort Worth about 20 miles.

Lots of questions to answer back.

It is good to know that buying used is cheaper than building new.

To be honest, I am not as much of a gear head as I think a middle-aged man should be.
Building this thing would build a car I've always wanted and also educate me on how to build a car from the ground up and learn about all the systems. I build model aircraft and have learned a ton by scratch building my own planes. I enjoy flying as much as building and am looking for that same personal satisfaction on this type of project.

I know this is a bit ambitious and perhaps naive, but that is my goal.

Thanks again for the suggestions and direction you all have provided. I will spend even more time researching and try to sign up for the nearest Cobra group that meets in person.