Cary, It took us about 15 months to complete from a shell. We did buy some aftermarket parts like the door panels, dash pad, spoilers, wiring harness, glass and mirrors. We bought quite a few original parts from good folks here on this site. I would stay with original parts as much as you can, they fit right. Some of the after market parts fit ok but most do not. We look forward to seeing your pics... and welcome to the board!