Hello from an absolute newbie

Whoopsie said
I was stationed at Luke for a bit. And i also enjoyed ripping up the canyons on my bike. The rear springs aren't just flat, they have reverse arch. I have been looking around for new ones. I want a nice stance but not insane rake. I feel like I'm chasing my tail on this build.. so many things that need done and it's tough to know where to start

I was stationed at Luke also, 311th AMU D Flight F16, 82 - 88. you can get good springs at a good price from General Spring, you can also find them for an even better price on Ebay, usually with free shipping. I have a 65 barracuda formula S, and I buy a lot of parts off Ebay, Craigslist and Facebook Market. if you are new to the restoration game, take it slow, take deep breaths and do a lot of research. I find I spend more time in tech. research, reading articles on this site and YouTube videos than I do actually working on the car. it's a process if you want to do it right. To your advantage your car runs! Mine is a complete teardown and rebuild. I have had it since may of 2018 and between full time work and full time family, church and the extremely hot summers here, I have little time to really put my attention to it. Because I'm on a tight budget with this build I buy things on the cheap, especially if I can refurbish or rebuild it for les than new. That is why I say welcome to the money pit. LOL. The less knowledge you gain and the less skills and equipment you have, the more $$$$ you will need. That is why I say it's a process. since your car is drivable, enjoy it, and fix things that won't incapacitate it at all or for long periods of time. then when your ready or absolutely need to, back it into the garage and change the big things that take longer. Get help from family and friends, it is always easier and a lot more fun when you have help. Get parts a little at a time, or save up and get them all at once. Go To Swap meets. Some things you can buy used at great prices, other things you will have to buy new. knowing the difference is key. Be neat and organized, know what you have and where they are. It will help with stress, frustration, waisted time and money. Most of all Have Fun in what your doing, it isn't rocket science unless your building a $100,000 show car. LOL.