Thank you for the great info. I am married, but been given the green light on most things. I'd be willing to bet my wife is tired of hearing about everything I've been learning on this sight and the firebird groups. I'm always researching, so many helpful people like yourself. I think my biggest issue is that I live out in the middle of nowhere. Finding a builder within 2 hours of me will be lucky. Been looking for the right vert for 20+ years and jumped maybe too soon, but at least I'll learn every square inch of this car. I think an HO engine with pump gas heads is my goal for a peppy cruiser. Next thing I need to figure out is the tranny. It seems as though the 2 speed is slipping and if that is the case I'm leaning towards the 200 4r. Seems to be what people are using for the cruiser. I have a 2.93 open rear, but it is my understanding is that I could make it a posi unit. I see a few guys really pleased with the 3.08 posi and firgured a 2.93 would be pretty close. So far I'm loving the process.