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Actually, this is probably question #3, now that my first two questions have been answered:

1: What type of replica? (Answer: Speedster replica, since I love Porsches, am uncomfortable with the full cost of an FFR-style project, and think Lambo replicas are lame)

2: What manufacturer? (Answer: Vintage Speedsters - Kirk called me immediately after I sent him a question and has the right price points, Beck never got back to me and IM is out of my price range)

So, I'm looking at a VW tub-based project that I'll source from VS. My next question is:

Q: I can order a VS in "complete-ness" ranging from saw-your-donor to turnkey-car. What level of kit should I order?

Here are my criteria:
- I am looking to spend weeks-to-months of casual garage time taking on a project
- I want the final project to be the best quality that can be reasonably garage-built
- I am a one man operation except by very special exception - none of my friends live close enough to call on for help lifting stuff
- I can do casual-to-complex assembly and wiring, and moderate mechanical assembly. I do not want to do any fabrication, welding, or fiberglass/paint work.
- I am looking to do the fun build work, and avoid the tedious or nasty stuff on this, my first car project.

So, back to the question - when I place my order with Kirk, what things should I ask to have done and what items should I reserve for myself? It looks like VS has a "rolling kit" that's close to meeting these requirements, but should I have extra work done or deduct items that would be good to do myself?

Thanks in advance for your opinions and experience.
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Actually, this is probably question #3, now that my first two questions have been answered:

1: What type of replica? (Answer: Speedster replica, since I love Porsches, am uncomfortable with the full cost of an FFR-style project, and think Lambo replicas are lame)

2: What manufacturer? (Answer: Vintage Speedsters - Kirk called me immediately after I sent him a question and has the right price points, Beck never got back to me and IM is out of my price range)

So, I'm looking at a VW tub-based project that I'll source from VS. My next question is:

Q: I can order a VS in "complete-ness" ranging from saw-your-donor to turnkey-car. What level of kit should I order?

Here are my criteria:
- I am looking to spend weeks-to-months of casual garage time taking on a project
- I want the final project to be the best quality that can be reasonably garage-built
- I am a one man operation except by very special exception - none of my friends live close enough to call on for help lifting stuff
- I can do casual-to-complex assembly and wiring, and moderate mechanical assembly. I do not want to do any fabrication, welding, or fiberglass/paint work.
- I am looking to do the fun build work, and avoid the tedious or nasty stuff on this, my first car project.

So, back to the question - when I place my order with Kirk, what things should I ask to have done and what items should I reserve for myself? It looks like VS has a "rolling kit" that's close to meeting these requirements, but should I have extra work done or deduct items that would be good to do myself?

Thanks in advance for your opinions and experience.
I would say for you to get a Vs rolling kit. It will be the perfect level for what your trying to do. But I would advise having them re work the heat down the main tunnel before you buy it. ,as a upgrade. You will be a lot happier on cool days. also have it shipped closed trailer. Unless you can go get and trailer it home yourself and save the $1,000 or so in shipping and Insurance..
Have you considered the deluxe kit from Special Edition? One was built at Carlisle 2006 by a team of semi-skilled to skilled builders in about 18 hours and the results were splendid. Check out Lane Anderson's photos of his car which is a real beauty. The only heavy lifting is installing the engine, but this is made relatively painless using a motorcycle jack to raise and position it.

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