[mxw128]

Great info thanks for the replies. I do have the mechancal background, I've done most of the "major" repairs and rebuilds on my cars so far: Engines, rear ends, brakes, clutches, shift kits etc... I don't weld (at least not yet) but after talking to both Lone Star and Hurricane, they assured me that I won't have to. (true?) I haven't done much painting, but I I'd farm that out anyway (I think most folks do). I think I'll be alright, none of it is rocket science... The only thing I do worry about is the ability for one person to complete most of it. I can get a second set of hands occasionally but I really would rather not depend on someone all the time.

As far as the cost goes, not too concerned (just don't let the wife see your post!! ;-) ) provided it's spread out a bit. THat's actually one of the things I like about Lonestar, the availability to purchase the kit in stages... yeah it'll end up costing a bit more, but I'm really in no rush, I want to take my time with it and I won't have to bother finding a place to store the body and too many "extra" boxes and parts while I'm waiting. For me the cost is more of a "cashflow" excercise than an total cost issue.