Since I'm leaning towards the bucket, I'll ask a few questions that I've been pondering...

Has anyone used a body from Corbin Rods in Valdosta, GA? It's a bit of a drive from ATL, but they have a 6" stretched '23 body for $525. I'm 6'1" and long legged, so I think the additional 6" would be nice.

Also, I'm thinking a "long bed" t - 36" steel (I can build the bed pretty easy) with an oak floor. Seems like it would be a good of a place to throw a cooler and some chairs for shows.

I've got a '29 front axle and wishbone I'm thinking about using. It won't be ultra low, but I think it would have a good stance with the spring behind the axle mounted on split bones. What is the wall thickness of the early bones? There is a bit of pitting on the one I have, but I don't know if I need to find some in better shape.

I figure to get started I need the body so I can lay out the drive train and set the wheelbase/frame length. I just don't think starting without all of the bits could lead to me reworking the frame.

Tyson