I have picked up a '72 Camaro roller. I have never done any type of major body work or restoration of any sort.

I need to start and not sure where to begin. I know I need to replace some floor pans, trunk pan and other body panels. Needs a motor and trans also.

I want a basic street car that will see the drag strip on occasion. Not looking for a show-stopper car. The interior will be very basic. I think I will have a dash fabricated out of sheet metal with cut outs for the gauges. Very rudimentary interior with your classic muscle car appearance. No 22" rims with 45 profile tires. I can picture in my mind and have written down what I want the car to look like.

I just need some advice on where to begin. I was going to pull the sub-frame first and rebuild with new bushings and steering components. While out have the steering box rebuilt. Then I was gong to pull the rear and clean it up. Right now it's a 10 bolt, use that until I can replace it or just find a 12-bolt posi to replace while out?

Body work first? Starting with the floor pans etc, them move to the body panels followed by the engine / trans. I have no experience welding but I purchased one for Christmas and am practicing. I figure I can teach myself enough to weld the floor pans in and stuff that won't be seen. I will have a professional fit the body panels and do a paint job, again, nothing with 12 coats of paint and 15 coats of clear. Just a nice appearance.

I have found two books already. The library has one which I am going to review today before buying it. Any suggestions on a specific book or reference?

Thanks in advance for your advice!