Build questions

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Alright guys I have not posted in a long time, nor have I made any progress at all. I had a lot of money saved up but I ended up buying a house I just couldn't pass up. I also got married about 3 months ago so that set the funds back as well.

I have a 1969 Camaro that is going to need all new sheet metal I am almost sure. I took it to a bodyshop and he said I would need all new metal. I realize that this is going to be very costly. I have a huge amount of questions.

Should I start slowly buying parts until I have what I need and all that is left is body work? Or should I get the body work done first then just have the car sitting until I can afford the rest of the parts? Also since I am getting all new metal would it make sense just to go ahead and get the car mini tubbed?

I currently have a brand new moser rear, a t56 tranny, magnaflow exhaust, marquez tail, fog, and side marker lights sitting at my house so I am part of the way there. I want to run a SBC that makes around 400hp. What engine would be best suited for that? A 383, 406?

Basically I want the car to just be a mean street car, I want disc's all the way around and good suspension. I was looking at the tvs, but I have also been looking at coilovers, any opinions on which would be best?

As far as wheels go I was looking into Boze forged boost wheels, but I am sure I will change my mind a few hundred times. I am looking for a no frills street car look with a close to stock look with modern wheels and brakes.

I am just asking your guys thoughts on what my plan of attack should be.

Thanks a lot Ryan