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Wow a So-Cal Frame, sounds like you've got a great start, Bib had a lot of Good info and suggestions. you can save a lot on shipping buy buying at the shows as you alrealy know, as Bib said go to the shows and scope out the other cars , take a note pad and ask questions. the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville Aug 4-5-6-7th is about the best place as the majority of the main vendors are there with their products. I'm using a BeBops Body and am very pleased with then , their located in Athens, Tenn and always have their products on display there also,http://www.bebops-glassworks.com/
There is another outstanding Dealer in your area , Lobecks V-8 Shop located in Cleveland , OH, ( No Web site , you can call them and request a catalog (1-800-624-5575) he ( Barry Lobeck ) will cut you a good deal on the parts and coach you as needed also. He'll also be at the Nats. The book stores have the books that Bib mentioned , ya just gotta look at them and then decide on which one to buy, you can go to Amason.com and look there for used books and save some $ that way, theres also a great web site you can frequent and follow it as a guide. http://www.project33.com/, lots of good info here and pictures to boot. in any event Good Luck to you and we'll look forward to you posting pictures and telling us about your projects, just ask your questions and there is a wealth of knowledge here at CHR, and some Great Guys/Gals to Tread with. C-Ya Ski