[AMSOILGUY]

I'm not sure this is actually going to be the name of the car but it could be. I'm thinking that a few members have found themselves where I am. I bet it's more then a few but I don't want to cause flashbacks to your questionable decisions. The choice I have made feels almost as ambitious as raising my right hand at a time of war. I have found a new battle and find myself once again needing to rely on the person to my right and left. Hopefully no tourniquets or pressure dressings necessary this time!

This is not a glamor story of a successful race history or ownership by anybody famous. I don't have fine tuned skills to display. No previous builds of experience and likely the only thing that will keep this rolling is the inability to know when to quit.

First let's move right past the fact I shouldn't probably be undertaking this magnitude of a project, I know this but we are here. I am willing to learn and eager to give life to a car that has been soleless for decades. Hopefully I can pull it off. If you have any knowledge in ANYTHING that you see H.E.L.P. needs please share.

My goals for H.E.L.P. 1st phase:
1. Driver quality build.
2. Fix cancer
3. LS powered with a power adder. HELP decide which way to go.
4. Pro-touring style
5. Modern suspension with air adjustability. Is Ridetech the only performance engineered option?
6. Original 4 speed car so either a 5-6 speed option is desired because I would like to make some longer drives when completed. Which transmission route to go?
7. Keep an old school feel to the interior but incorporate in some modern comforts to seats and electronics.
8. Not get caught in bodywork prison.
9. Focus on function and reliability before 2nd phase
10. Useable before my 12 and 14 year old's are done with high school
11. Learn some things, have fun!


So where does a guy start? Where should I focus my energy to try and maximize results?

What are the must do's and the don't do's?

Must have tools to acquire?

Suppliers to use? Suppliers not to use?

Thanks for the help