Trying to save on my build in all aspects

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Trying to find out info on using off name parts such as repro panels, ebay off brand manifolds/heads/headers, etc. I want to have a good looking driver, not interested in perfect show quality NOS truck things as my goals are to have a toy to drive the hell out of and enjoy it for what it is. Gonna continue to learn as I go and do everything from bodywork to electrical myself. My major goal is to get on the road by summer 2011, at this point I'm stripping to the frame still, have some parts aquired that were deals, and a few that were on the truck and repairable when I bought it. If anyone can point me to other threads or if you have personal experience with using say Summit brand carbs/Cyclone manifolds, etc that would be great. Done a few builds now and like always they go way over budget, this one I haven't set a budget but I'm hoping to stay under $10k with wheels and tires, keep in mind I'm painting it myself, other than say an intake, cam, and carb my motor is strong, and the only real big expense other than the repro sheet metal for my box is the cpp grand slam and 5lug conversion, any info would be great thanks.