Restoration
I would suggest keeping an eye out for a car that's done. Maybe a close representation of what your "finished" car would be. And buy it. I'm not much of a body man or painter so I found a 68 fastback that had a really nice body and paint. I pulled it apart and changed everything that needed it. Now it's back together with my "touch" my way. I also have the satisfaction of knowing it's done right AND I saved a boat load of cash. I simply could not afford to pay someone else the hourly rate to make it the way I wanted.
1st picture is the engine bay when I bought it
2nd picture is after I put my "touch" on it
I would suggest keeping an eye out for a car that's done. Maybe a close representation of what your "finished" car would be. And buy it. I'm not much of a body man or painter so I found a 68 fastback that had a really nice body and paint. I pulled it apart and changed everything that needed it. Now it's back together with my "touch" my way. I also have the satisfaction of knowing it's done right AND I saved a boat load of cash. I simply could not afford to pay someone else the hourly rate to make it the way I wanted.
1st picture is the engine bay when I bought it
2nd picture is after I put my "touch" on it