Hey, when I got started on this about 6 years ago I didn't even have a toolbox--just a socket set and a canvas bag with a set of Autozone metric wrenches. I think it took me about 3 years before I got to the point where I stopped having to buy some tool before doing a project. I am stoked to hear about your project when you get there. Got any particular G-body in mind? I've got a soft spot for El Caminos myself.
My first choice is an El Camino actually. I had one, for a brief moment when I was younger, that I was hoping to learn cars on. Sadly one thing led to another and I had to sell it to make rent. I still regret that. I think either the Buick Regal or an Olds Cutlass would make a decent second choice. For some reason, people seem to ask a few grand extra for Monte Carlos around here and I don't see why I should pay a premium for one. Though I did see a near mint Aerocoupe going down the highway the other day. That was pretty cool.