Hey man, Welcome to the site, A GTO would be a great starter car for building something, dont worry about certain people on this site, all in all everyone means well for the most part once you get the GTO if you do there are tons of people on here who knows those cars/motors like no other you would have no problem at all..
Welcome and enjoy the site and negitave rep for whoever gave this kid neg rep the man is looking for guidance and wants to build a car and take after his car enthusiast deceased grandfafter and seems to be headed to the GTO at least he didnt come on here and say "hey I have a 1996 del sol with a rusted out trunk lid can somone please tell me where I can get a 1970 superbird spoiler installed on it thanks"
Welcome