Welcome Troy,

Just a heads up;
I don't think you can use, "buy an AE86 to build up, while being a daily" in the same sentence.

or, complete and straight 86.
I know of a shell avail, but you would need to source all the parts, would turn out to be un-economical.

An easy on for you; FYI is the one for sale in SA with a 20v (Fergie).
Defected, but with a 20valve installed.
5k, take it to the police station in Pt Lincoln, clear the defect for the rims and she'll be apples.
=oD