[nl12]

I am looking to build a 68 or 69 Camaro setup for street and track, I'm thinking aftermarket front and rear suspension, LS motor, floater axle, big brakes, Forgelines, ect. I have never done a project like this before, from folks with experience what condition of car would be the best starting point financially and not compromise the end product. I am in no hurry to finish, I don't do paint or body work so I would take to to a shop to get that part done. It seems unreasonable to buy a car for 20-30k just to tear it apart, I see cars in the teens that are so-so but you never know how good or bad they are till its tore down and stripped, and then there are the what you see is what you get cars that clearly have rust issues... I wonder if one of those would be better in the end since I want to start from a bare shell anyway? What do you guys suggest from your experience?
Thanks
Nick