I say frame off since, as sparky stated, this is going to be a G-machine so you will want to get all the rust out and reinforce the frame for stiffness at the same time. Also, I think the focus should be thought of as how "bad a$$" a pro-touring car you can build for that kind of money! What a shame if the outside looks great and when you like under the car the frame rails are spray can painted and you can see a little overspray here and a little rust there..... I think it will look cleaner if you do a frame off not to mention it will be done right(read "thorough" here as it can be done "right" even with the frame on!) since you can correct whatever comes up along with an easier installation of suspension parts.
Most people that are into cars tend to have friends with the same interests so I don't see why it would be out of the question to figure in the "friend" factor as far as labor!
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