I think the biggest mistake you can make would be to order the frame yourself and then bring to a shop. You can see by the replies that everyone has their idea of how to do things. Ordering a specific configuration and then bringing to a shop that does it a different way will cost you in the end. Plus if they are a dealer there will be savings and ease of shipping.
There is more to just buying a frame and putting it under the car, 10 shops will give you ten ideas how to mount and modify the surrounding sheet metal. Also make sure the shop can handle the sheet metal work as every piece of work on a custom car requires thought as to how you will proceed with the next part. Every mod effects 5 other parts.
If you drop off a body that is totally rust free you have to be looking at at least $10-$15k to deliver a rolling body back with no unfinished edges. There is $5k in rims and tires at that size. You are also easily looking at $75k into the car as you are now modifying every part that mounts onto that frame. Big difference in price from bolt on suspension and custom one off frame up build. Just trying to inform of real costs as you will be shocked how quick a build like that ads up.
You have the names of a couple shops go sit down and talk to them and make sure that is the route you and your wallet can handle. No disrespect meant as you might be able to afford 3 of them but would like to see you finish a project than sell it a 50% unfinished on EBAY.
Good Luck!!
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