That's a lot more input than I ever expected. I really appreciate the different views and opinions, it gives me something more to think about than having one person say "do it this way", even though in the end that might be what I want. I'm pretty new to this hobby, I've been working on my own cars and trucks my whole life cause I couldn't afford to pay anyone else, I've built a couple of choppers too, but there is so much more to know when it comes to this. Some of you have brought up great suggestions that I would have never thought of, and that's why I post on this forum, friendly advise without the ridicule (sometimes).
When I first started my '27 T I was thinking to build a Rat Rod cause I didn't really know any better one way or another. I got lucky and stumbled upon this and a couple of other websites that gave me a whole new perspective of what you can do. So maybe I'm kinda sticking up for the "formula" builders that just maybe didn't know what else could be done.(I don't want this reference to offend anyone )

So for now keep it coming and I'll park it in my driveway, cover it up and finish my car.

Sean