[HBRod]

Thanks Curtis and Greg, been thinking about what you have said about the differences and making the plan. I've been working on a spreadsheet to list out the things I want and the things I need in the car. Keeps getting longer and longer as I am sure all of you know. But am trying to be as thorough as possible. After reading Stielow's book (where he also recommends doing this) I am starting to get a better handle on project. So far I've only read about 45 project builds (some much longer than others) and I know my basic direction. Since I was a kid I truly admired Mark Donohue and the Penske Camaros. That is what initially pushed me into SCCA Solo racing when I was 20. Hence my interest in Pro-Touring since it's the closest I can get to driving something similar to the Trans Am cars of my youth. I want the car to look nice but not a show car. Bling at times is nice, but instead of spending money on chrome I want safety, handling, speed. Some bling is okay if it's not to the detriment of those goals. I am looking at the subframe, frame connectors, and rear suspension as the building blocks for everything else. Goal one is solid bones, which means a solid body (zero rust if possible) and suspension. I can always upgrade the engine more easily than the rest of the car. Same with transmission. So trying to set priorities on the list is both challenging and fun.