Need Advice on Low(er) Budget Race Build

If you're a good trader and smart parts shopper 2k can get a lot of stuff, I don't know of anyone who makes glass fenders for a 66, VFN makes a hood and front bumper, since you're on a budget forget that, don't run a hood or a front bumper...All tracks don't have NHRA tech inspections (my 2 local tracks don't).. It's like the one guy said, good used parts except for bearings, gaskets and rings...