Thank you all for your advice. I have already contacted Rednecks, and they are sending a catalog. I plan to make a trip up there soon just to see their shop, etc. Should be fun.

I kinda guessed that buying existing from someone else is wise, and saves money. I'll go to as many shows as possible to help me learn, plus this forum.

Concerning those TV shows, I just find them entertaining, but I wouldn't think too seriously about any of their cars, if for no reason other than I couldn't afford 'em!!

At least I got the wife primed on the idea last night, as I nervously showed her the Rednecks web page. She was receptive, so I hurdled the first barrier!