how to save money building your car

for me i have found good deals on forums, craigslist and the fb marketplace. can't be bothered with swap meets anymore especially mopar ones. .. takes up too much time and prices are usually on the stupid side.

i know what i want. sometimes i don't want that stock ign system. don't want that stock intake. i'll find it used or just pick up some OT at work.. i want what i want and i will buy what i want even if it takes some more time to gather those parts.. to me its not work skimping. do it right the first time.

i also will not if at all possible take a running /driving car apart until i have over 90% of the stuff to do what i want to it. once it comes apart and i don't have what i need my interest moves to a different toy.

to save the most you have to spend more up front for the cleanest vehicle you can get.. rust repair cost tons to do.. paint supplies are expensive as hell too..