thanks for the great advice everyone, and yes richard i would like your input on a design for my chassis. i am a good fabricator and a real good welder, so i am not worried about that aspect of my project. but i have no idea what will pass tech, i will only run a few times a year at an ihra track. they are not to picky as to what is runat this particular track. i had a 225" comp dragster and they never got any closer than 50 feet away at tech. but i do want it to be as safe, and correct as i can get it. i am looking to be in the mid to upper 9.00 second bracket, and still be able to drive on the street. i am on a extreme budget and tig welding is out. i already own a mig welder. as far as resale value, the car has been my fathers for 25 years, i will have it the rest of my life.
thanks again!