Projects Help to decide

I have been looking for a dragster to convert or build to use for my VW turbo and PG .
I have seen a RED that was used to sand drag close to me , a FED that is not too far away ( but states not legal NHRA but real cheap) and the posts here about build one . I will try and share the pic's that I have found for reference . I have the tools to do a mig weld and bender for 1-3/4 tube . I have a dropped front axle and a 9 in ford rear 53+ inch wide . What do you all think is the best way to go ?

 

Sorry for how this post looks , will learn how to get right next time ( pic's should be at the bottom

 

Here is a picture of the FED and the cage bends is why I think it would not be legal