I have 20k earmarked for mine...Purchase price $11k 68 HO
8-10k for paint $700 rechrome bumpers $800 NOS emblems $4000 engine and related $1200 transmission/clutch $1000 interior $100 rechrome shift handle $550 silkscreen tach and rally gauges $500 carb rebuild and calibration $1300 wheel restoration and new tires (inc. NOS trim rings, lugnuts and center caps) $1500 miscellaneous crap.
Where do you find such expensive Miscellaneous Crap Tom? Dont get to hung up on a budget unless you are doing it to sell. Make it the way you want. If it cost more so what. Its worth it.