The body and paint are a big deal. That's what holds up most projects. But, you've got talent in this area and most of your OP was dedicated to it.
It's the stuff you can't do, or that you'll have to farm out, that'll end up pissing you off.
Engine? Trans? Rear axle? Suspension? Cage? Upholstery? Wiring?
Details will mess you up too. Goofy stuff like heater controls or something will inevitably bite you somewhere along the way.
I've had the best luck getting something on the road and improving it from there. Paint and body were never high on my list since I typically can't afford nice work and it won't make my car any faster. But, I have no tools/skills for body/paint work either. My cars are rarely pretty, but always pretty fast.
So, I say set the deadline out a bit to account for the stuff you can't do yourself. GG 2011 is not unreasonable, but if you think you can thrash on it and get it done by this year- more power to ya. Best of luck - and start a build thread so we can bust your chops about getting it done...
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