Welcome to DHR, HRB! Columbus you say. I bought a streetrod there once at the Goodguys event. They have one there every July and you should go. They always get about 6000 rods and customs and it is good place to go and see a lot of cars. Might help you determine what kind of car you would really like to get into, also get a lot of advice from the show participants.

In any case, members here have a great deal of experience in all facets of cars and truck and can be a valuable source of info and help as you progress.