Welcome Adam. Glad you can join us. Congratulations on making the decision to build a Goblin, it will be an adventure that will be challenging, but also provide great satisfaction. You will find many new distant, and some close by, friends who are willing to help you build your car and provide you with the answers to your questions and the knowledge to make sure you can achieve your goal. Don't be shy about asking questions, since someone in our forum family has most likely already had the same question and the answers will typically be quick and informative.
See you are looking at the SS/TC as a donor. Don't be discouraged if you don't find one to your liking and price right away. There are some good cars for a good price out there, you just need to wade through the market to find what you like. Took me a couple months of searching to locate the car I bought - wasn't the one I wanted, but I got it for a very good price.
What Goblin kit will you be buying? You have to think about how you will be using it and what you personal likes/dislikes are. If you plan to race at all (legally please) the Track frame is pretty much a must. Are you tall or short - the standard frame is typically good for someone under 6 feet - over 6 feet the Extended frame is a better fit. Standard door sill or easy entry or an in-between (see ASKILES build) will be a personal choice for your ability to climb in and out of the car.
Please know there are many builder in Ohio and one of them may be close enough you can get sit in a Goblin and possibly drive it. I'm sure they will find your new post soon and be in touch.