Bob and Roger - your take on this is so right on. Your comments should be required reading for anyone that wants to get into a hotrod, be they new to the hobby or not. I've done it both ways, buying and building. I can't really make a decision about a from-scratch build because I'm still only half done with my first one ('32 Chevy 5-window). I've bought several project cars and finished them, however. One has to be really careful with this scenario because you inherit the problems as well as the good stuff. The money issue is something to be considered, along with the satisfaction of your own imagination and accomplishment.