Suggestions/input wanted....(kinda long)

RedLineDuster,
I think I would pick up a set of used skinny wheel's and tire's so, on the good day's you can roll it and keep it up off the ground ,Are you going to put frame conector's or a three point roll cage in it?
Then would start asembling the motor in a spare room or a large closet or like me I did a 318 on the back portch.A littel plastic on the wall's and floor and heat that small area. then maybe the weather will clear and worm up for you.
I like the street car Idea,have you thout about a pait sceem yet? :thumbup:
There are alot of people here that can advise you beter than me, :salute:
Main thing is to injoy your prodgect and simplafie any problem's you may run in to. :toothy7: